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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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Breeds in western [[Alaska]] and northern [[Palearctic]]; winters northern [[Africa]] to western [[Iran]]. | Breeds in western [[Alaska]] and northern [[Palearctic]]; winters northern [[Africa]] to western [[Iran]]. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
A monotypic species. | A monotypic species. | ||
Revision as of 09:03, 28 June 2010
- Charadrius morinellus
Identification
- Chestnut breast
- White border above
- Black belly
- Brown back
- White supercilium
- Yellow legs
- Short black bill
- Female brighter than male
Distribution
Breeds in western Alaska and northern Palearctic; winters northern Africa to western Iran.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Eudromias vs. Charadrius
One authority (Sibley & Monroe, 1996) places Eurasian Dotterel (morinellus) in the monotypic genus Eudromias. However, most others place it within Charadrius and the Opus follows in this consensus.
Habitat
Tundra and mountain areas; winters in semi desert.
Behaviour
The nest is a bare ground scrape; 2-4 eggs are laid and are incubated by the male who cares for the young.
References
Wikipedia
