Charadrius nivosus

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Western_snowy_plover
gptkb:Snowy_Plover
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
speckled brown
gptkbp:behavior ground-nesting
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
spring to summer
variable by location
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color white and light brown
short and thin
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Snowy_Plover
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color cream to light brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:foot long and slender
gptkbp:foraging_behavior run and stop
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charadrius
gptkbp:habitat beaches
coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charadrius nivosus
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 15 to 18 cm
gptkbp:migration short distances
partial
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:dessert
affected by predation
scrape on the ground
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:population declining in some areas
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:status studied for conservation
gptkbp:tail_type short and square
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization soft calls
gptkbp:weight 30 to 50 g
gptkbp:wingspan 40 to 45 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range inland areas