Charadrius alexandrinus alexandrinus

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior foraging on beaches
gptkbp:breeding_behavior site fidelity
gptkbp:breeding_range sandy beaches
coastal regions of Europe
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-4 eggs
gptkbp:coloration brown and white plumage
more mottled than adults
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Kentish_Plover
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution Europe and Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role indicator species for coastal health
gptkbp:egg_color cream with dark spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
gptkbp:field_of_study important for understanding ecology.
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior runs and stops to catch prey
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charadrius
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference open sandy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charadrius alexandrinus alexandrinus
gptkbp:impact disturbance on nesting sites
gptkbp:incubation_period about 25 days
gptkbp:length 15-19 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
displays and calls
gptkbp:migration short distances
autumn and spring
partial
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:ground
scrape in sand
varies with conditions
camouflaged eggs
gptkbp:population varies by region
gptkbp:population_trend monitored by conservationists
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
common threat
gptkbp:related_species other plovers
gptkbp:research conducted in various habitats
gptkbp:research_status studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization soft calls
gptkbp:weight 30-100 g
gptkbp:wingspan 40-45 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kentish_Plover
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7