Magellanic Plover
Pluvianellus socialis
The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) is a rare magellanic plover found in 3 countries, weighing about 84 g. The Magellanic plover is a rare wader endemic to southernmost South America.
About the Magellanic Plover
The Magellanic plover is a rare wader endemic to southernmost South America.
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How to identify it
This species is in its structure and habits much like a turnstone, but it cannot be confused with any other wader species. Its upperparts and breast are pale grey, and the rest of the underparts are white. It has short red legs, a black bill and red eyes. In young birds, the eyes and legs are yellowish in colour, and the plumage is grey overall with scaling. The call is a dovelike coo.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Magellanic Plover?
- This species is in its structure and habits much like a turnstone, but it cannot be confused with any other wader species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Magellanic Plover?
- The Magellanic Plover is a medium sized bird weighing about 84 g.
- Where can you see a Magellanic Plover?
- The Magellanic Plover occurs in 3 countries, including Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
- Is the Magellanic Plover endangered?
- The Magellanic Plover is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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