The Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) breeding in the Dutch Caribbean and notable new records for the Caribbean Martin (Progne dominicensis) and Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
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Abstract: We provide the first documentation of Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) breeding in the Dutch Caribbean and new island records for the Caribbean Martin (Progne dominicensis) and Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus).
Keywords: breeding bird, Charadrius vociferus, Dutch Caribbean, Netherlands Antilles, Progne dominicensis, Vanellus chilensis
Resumen: Brindamos la primera documentación de Vanellus chilensis nidificando en las Antillas Holandesas y nuevos registros en las islas de Progne dominicensis y Charadrius vociferus.
Palabras clave: Antillas Holandesas, Charadrius vociferus, individuos reproductores, Progne dominicensis, Vanellus chilensis
Résumé: Nous documentons la première mention de nidification du Vanneau téro (Vanellus chilensis) dans les Antilles néerlandaises, ainsi que de nouvelles mentions pour l’Hirondelle à ventre blanc (Progne dominicensis) et le Pluvier kildir (Charadrius vociferus).
Mots clés: Antilles néerlandaises, Charadrius vociferus, oiseaux nicheurs, Progne dominicensis, Vanellus chilensis
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