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AnAge entry for Charadrius vociferus


Classification (HAGRID: 01182)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Ciconiiformes
                Family: Charadriidae
                    Genus: Charadrius
SpeciesCharadrius vociferus
Common nameKilldeer

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity10.9 years (wild)
Sourceref. 576
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
ObservationsNo observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity365 days
Male sexual maturity365 days
Incubation24 days
Clutch size4 (oviparous)
Clutches per year
Weight at hatching9.85 g
Adult weight88 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References

[0576] Clapp et al. (1982), Longevity records of North American birds: Gaviidae through Alcidae
[0444] John Terres (1980), The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds
[0445] The Birds of North America Online

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