Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-melodus"></birdfyi-bird>The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.1 cm and a weight of 53.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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笛鸻 (Charadrius melodus)，体长约18厘米。上体浅沙色，下体白色，繁殖期具橙色嘴和橙黄色腿，胸部有不完整黑色颈圈。特有于北美洲东部，为濒危物种。在沙质海滩和河床繁殖。以小型无脊椎动物为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 23.1 cm | 9.1 in |
| 体重 | 53.4 g | 1.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
产卵数
4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| 物种 | Charadrius melodus |
Distribution
Piping Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family