White-fronted Plover
Charadrius marginatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-marginatus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-fronted Plover (Charadrius marginatus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 43.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
White-fronted Plover: 16–18 cm, slim African coastal plover with a white forehead, pale sandy-brown upperparts, and a narrow breast-side patch. Common resident on sandy ocean beaches, estuaries, and rivermouths of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Insectivorous. Sedentary. Nests in scrape above high-tide line.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 21,8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 43,55 g | 1.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-33 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
Số Trứng
1-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Loài | Charadrius marginatus |
Distribution
White-fronted Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family