Puna Plover
A species of Typical plovers Scientific name : Charadrius alticola Genus : Typical plovers
Puna Plover, A species of Typical plovers
Botanical name: Charadrius alticola
Genus: Typical plovers
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Description General Info
Description
The puna plover (Charadrius alticola) is a species of bird of the genus Charadrius and the family Charadriidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitats include permanent freshwater lakes as well as saline, brackish, and alkaline marshes. The IUCN Red List assessed the puna plover as "least concern" on October 1st, 2016. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Puna Plover primarily consumes small crustaceans. They forage in loose groups, especially outside the breeding season, showcasing a sociable aspect in their feeding behavior.
Habitat
The puna Plover typically inhabits high-altitude plateau regions characterized by firm clay or mud terrain. These birds are frequent in areas with partially flooded and heavily grazed grasslands surrounding both salt and freshwater lakes. Their habitat preference spans broad geographic highland regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Plovers Genus
Typical plovers Species
Puna Plover 
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