Charadrius collaris

Charadrius collaris

Charadrius collaris, the collared plover, is a small South American shorebird (Charadriidae) distributed from Mexico to Argentina, including coastal Peru. Weighing about 26 g, it forages for invertebrates on sandy beaches and riverbeds using the characteristic stop-run-peck foraging technique of plovers. Subfossil records from Peru document its presence in pre-Columbian Andean coastal environments. Its bold black breast-band gives the species its name.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Charadrius collaris was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

発見場所 Peru

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Charadrius collaris eat?
Charadrius collaris was a carnivore.
Where were Charadrius collaris fossils found?
Fossils of Charadrius collaris were found in Peru.

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