Snowy Plover
Charadrius nivosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-nivosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 45.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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雪鸻 (Charadrius nivosus)，体长约16厘米。体色极淡，上体近白色，下体白色，胸侧具不完整深色颈圈，嘴黑色。分布于北美洲西部沿海沙滩及盐湖边。以小型无脊椎动物为食，种群数量稀少。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 20.5 cm | 8.1 in |
| 体重 | 45.25 g | 1.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-33 days. Fledging: 28-33 days.
产卵数
2-6
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| 物种 | Charadrius nivosus |
Distribution
Snowy Plover has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family