Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
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Red-capped Plover: 14–16 cm, small Australian plover with a chestnut cap and nape, white forehead, and pale sandy upperparts. Resident on sandy ocean beaches, estuaries, and salt-lake margins throughout Australia. Insectivorous. Sedentary with local movements. Nests above high-tide mark; vulnerable to beach recreation disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 19,8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 38,733333333333334 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Türler | Charadrius ruficapillus |
Distribution
Red-capped Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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