Rufous-chested plover

Rufous-chested plover

Rufous-chested dotterel

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SPECIES
Charadrius modestus

The rufous-chested plover (Charadrius modestus ) or rufous-chested dotterel, is a monotypic species of bird measuring 19-22 centimeters in length and weighing between 71 and 94 grams It is part of the family Charadriidae.It breeds in southern parts of Argentina and Chile and on the Falkland Islands. Some birds migrate north in winter, reaching as far as Uruguay, southern Brazil and occasionally Peru.Its natural habitats are temperate grassland and sandy shores.

Distribution

Geography

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Biogeographical realms
Rufous-chested plover habitat map
Rufous-chested plover habitat map
Rufous-chested plover
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Habits and Lifestyle

Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Rufous-chested plover Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufous-chested_plover
2. Rufous-chested plover on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22693879/93428966
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/449857

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