Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Western_snowy_plover
|
| gptkbp:appearance |
short legs
short bill |
| gptkbp:behavior |
foraging
territorial during breeding season often seen in pairs during breeding season camouflages itself in sand |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
male performs courtship displays |
| gptkbp:calls_for |
soft peeps
|
| gptkbp:clutch_size |
1 to 5 eggs
|
| gptkbp:color |
light brown and white
paler and more subdued darker and more vibrant |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
crucial for conservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
nesting site management |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
vulnerable
depends on habitat quality |
| gptkbp:diet |
insects
small invertebrates |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
aim to raise awareness
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
camouflaged
typically 3 to 4 eggs |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affects nesting sites
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
conducted to monitor populations
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
about 25 days after hatching
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
runs and stops to catch prey
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
California to Washington
coastal beaches sandy beaches and dunes |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pacific snowy plover
|
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
shared by both parents
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
ongoing by conservation groups
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
about 28 days after laying
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
protected under the Endangered Species Act
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:migration |
some populations migrate
some remain year-round |
| gptkbp:nesting |
varies by location
ground-nesting April to August above high tide line scrape in sand low in some areas predator management |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
with local organizations for protection.
|
| gptkbp:photography |
popular among birdwatchers
|
| gptkbp:predators |
foxes
crows gulls |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased through campaigns
|
| gptkbp:range |
Pacific coast of North America
|
| gptkbp:research |
studied for conservation purposes
|
| gptkbp:size |
small
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Charadrius_nivosus_nivosus
gptkb:Charadrius_nivosus_tenuirostris |
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
predation human disturbance |
| gptkbp:weight |
1.5 to 2.5 ounces
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
important for population recovery
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
15 to 17 inches
|
| gptkbp:wintering_range |
coastal areas of California and Mexico
|