from June to January with some latitudinal variation. O. r. pallidus nests on sandy soil near sea level. The species' nest, clutch size, incubation time, and time to fledging are not known. Vocalization The tawny-throated dotterel is not highly vocal. In flight it makes "a vibrating drawn-out whistle 'prrrrruu'...and a rhythmic 'chup!-prri-rri-rruu'". Its alarm call is "an emphatic 'chee!-chu-chup'." Status The IUCN has assessed the tawny-throated dotterel as being of Least Concern. It has a large range, but its estimated population of under 6700 mature individuals is believed to be decreasing. No immediate threats have been identified. It occurs in several protected areas but there is evidence that hunting during fall migration is a potential threat. References tawny-throated dotterel Birds of the Puna grassland Birds of the Southern Andes Birds of Peru Birds of Argentina Birds of Tierra del Fuego tawny-throated dotterel Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Johann Georg Wagler