Dotterel

Charadrius morinellus

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Brief #

Striking whitish supercilium in all plumages and has plain wings in flight.

Synonyms #

  • Chorlito carambolo (Spanish)
  • PĂ­llara rubia (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Dotterel is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Streaked brown and black with a broad white eye-stripe and a chestnut breast bordered above with white, black belly and warm brown back. The legs are yellow, and the short bill is black. The female is more colourful than the male.

Measurements #

Length: 20 - 22 cm
Wingspan: 57 - 64 cm
Weight: 90 - 145 g

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