Six-egg clutches of the Mountain Plover, Charadrius montanus
Three six-egg clutches of the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) represent the largest clutch size ever reported for this declining Great Plains shorebird. Clutch size in this species is normally three eggs, and six-egg clutches probably represent the laying of a second clutch in the nest by the same female.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1999 |
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Title | Six-egg clutches of the Mountain Plover, Charadrius montanus |
Authors | S.J. Dinsmore, F.L. Knopf |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
Index ID | 70021970 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |