Red-kneed Dotterel
Erythrogonys cinctus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="erythrogonys-cinctus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22 cm and a weight of 55.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Red-kneed Dotterel: 17–19 cm, Australian plover with a black head and breast-band, white throat-patch, and diagnostic red-orange knees contrasting with pale legs. Inhabits freshwater wetland margins including flooded grassland, mudflats, and rice fields across Australia and New Guinea. Feeds on invertebrates. Nomadic, following rainfall.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 22.0 cm | 8.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 55.333333333333336 g | 1.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC.
จำนวนไข่
2-5
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Erythrogonys |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Erythrogonys cinctus |
Distribution
Red-kneed Dotterel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family