Piping Plover
Order: |
Charadriiformes
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Genus: |
Charadrius
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Species: |
melodus
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Vulnerable (VU)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
Endangered
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Recovery Plan: |
Not Located
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PVA: |
Not Located
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Habitat Type: |
Shore
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Diet: |
Omnivore
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Migratory: |
Yes
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Ground/Aerial: |
Aerial
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Longevity (years): |
5.00
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Clutch Size: |
up to 4
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
up to 1.0000
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Breeding Months: |
March April May
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
1
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
There is argument that there are two subspecies (C. melodus melodus and C.m. circumcinctus), though no genetic support.
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Data submitted by: |
Jessica Beltran
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