Kentish plover

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar_plover
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
often seen in small flocks
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for soft whistle
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and white
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal health
gptkbp:diet insects
small crustaceans
gptkbp:egg_color speckled
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior runs and stops
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charadrius
gptkbp:habitat temperate regions
coastal areas
open sandy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kentish plover
gptkbp:incubation_period about 25 days
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration varies by region
partial migrant
short-distance migrator
coastal flyways
gptkbp:nesting sandy beaches
ground nester
distraction displays
shingle banks
gptkbp:population_trend stable in some areas
declining in others
gptkbp:predators foxes
birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Snowy_plover
gptkb:Piping_plover
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
behavioral studies
gptkbp:size small to medium-sized
gptkbp:soundtrack melodic and soft
gptkbp:species gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
human disturbance
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents care for young
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:weight about 50 to 100 grams
gptkbp:wingspan about 50 cm