Charadrius hiaticula

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage distinctive black and white markings
more mottled and brownish
gptkbp:behavior foraging on beaches
gptkbp:breeding_range sandy or gravelly shores
northern Europe and Asia
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call a distinctive 'pee pee' sound
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-4 eggs
gptkbp:coloration brown and white plumage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Common_Ringed_Plover
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia and North America
gptkbp:egg_color brownish with darker spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior run and stop
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charadrius
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
open sandy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charadrius hiaticula
gptkbp:impact sensitive to disturbance
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 20-22 cm
gptkbp:local_abundance common in suitable habitats
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration varies by region
migratory species
short-distance migrant
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
ground-nesting
scrape nest on the ground
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
foxes and gulls
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecology and behavior
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in flocks during migration
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula_tundrae
gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula_hiaticula
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:was_marked_by black cap and collar
gptkbp:weight 50-150 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50-55 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern Europe and Africa
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4