Kentish plover

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:breedingSeason April to August
gptkbp:clutchSize 2–4 eggs
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Kentish_plover
snowy plover
sand plover
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1758
gptkbp:diet insects
crustaceans
worms
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:family gptkb:Charadriidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior runs and stops to pick prey
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charadrius
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
salt pans
lagoons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kentish plover
gptkbp:IUCNStatus 22693725
gptkbp:length 15–17 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migratory yes
gptkbp:nestType ground scrape
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Doñana_National_Park
Mediterranean coast
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:parentalCare both parents incubate eggs
both parents care for chicks
gptkbp:plumage white underparts
pale brown upperparts
black markings on head
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males have more distinct head markings
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus_alexandrinus
gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus_dealbatus
gptkb:Charadrius_alexandrinus_seebohmi
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
predation
disturbance by humans
gptkbp:vocalization soft whistled calls
gptkbp:weight 40–60 g
gptkbp:wingspan 35–41 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oasi_WWF_Ca'_Roman
gptkb:Oasi_WWF_Dune_degli_Alberoni
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6