Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
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Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 22,3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 48,65 g | 1.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
1-2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Türler | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
Distribution
Saint Helena Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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