Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis)
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Tawny-throated Dotterel

Oreopholus ruficollis (Wagler, 1829)

25–29 cmLength131 gWeight

The tawny-throated dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Tawny-throated Dotterel has been recorded at 39 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Punta LoyolaArgentina205 records
  2. Reserva Provincial de Aves PlayerasArgentina150 records
  3. RN Lomas de LachayPeru53 records
More places
  1. Buque QuemadoChile29 records
  2. Ea. El PalenqueArgentina29 records
  3. Guazuvirá – Circuito NorteUruguay25 records
  4. PP Laguna de Rocha – Laguna de las NutriasUruguay23 records
  5. SN Laguna BatucoChile17 records
  6. Río Choapa – DesembocaduraChile14 records
  7. Paisaje Protegido Laguna de Rocha – ÁreaUruguay7 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaChileUruguayPeruFalkland IslandsBrazilBolivia

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About

The tawny-throated dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Tawny-throated Dotterel?

The Tawny-throated Dotterel is about 25–29 cm long and weighs around 131 g.

Where does the Tawny-throated Dotterel live?

Its breeding range: South America: coastal and inland northern Peru to Tierra del Fuego. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

When is the best time to see the Tawny-throated Dotterel?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Tawny-throated Dotterel endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tawny-throated Dotterel as Least Concern.

What does the Tawny-throated Dotterel eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Tawny-throated Dotterel in?

It belongs to the family Plovers (Charadriidae), order Charadriiformes.

At a glance

Length
25–29 cm
Weight
131 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
163 mm
Tail
77 mm
Bill
33 mm
Tarsus
49 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: coastal and inland northern Peru to Tierra del Fuego

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Plovers Charadriidae
Genus
Oreopholus

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Tawny-throated Dotterel

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