Common Ringed Plover

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations camouflage during nesting
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
more mottled
distinctive black band
gptkbp:behavior foraging
ongoing research
gptkbp:breeding_behavior laying eggs
gptkbp:breeding_range Northern Europe
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call trumpet-like
gptkbp:chick_development precocial
gptkbp:clutch_size 3–4 eggs
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Common_Ringed_Plover
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in literature
gptkbp:diet insects
small invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia and North America
gptkbp:egg_color speckled
gptkbp:egg_size 4–5 cm
15–20 g
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
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
mudflats
shingle beaches
estuarine areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy beaches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Common Ringed Plover
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:length 18–20 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration seasonal
migratory bird
up to 2000 km
gptkbp:nesting variable
varies by location
scrape in sand
gptkbp:nesting_site gptkb:ground
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:research_status studied species
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks
gptkbp:species gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula_tundrae
gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula_hiaticula
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 40–80 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 50–55 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range Southern Europe and Africa
gptkbp:young chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Little_Ringed_Plover
gptkb:Charadrius_hiaticula
gptkb:Pantanal_Matogrossense_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5