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Red-capped Plover

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Charadrius ruficapillus
Malephoto by Neil FiferSydney, Australia
Male
photo by Neil Fifer
Sydney, Australia

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[edit] Identification

Small bird with white body, brown wings and reddish-brown cap, dark eye stripe. The female is similar, but the cap is much diminished to just a brow and reddish-brown tints around the face.
Voice: Sharp tink and faint trills.

[edit] Distribution

Throughout Australia (except arid areas) and Tasmania.

[edit] Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Found on beaches, on the edge of river and lakes inland.

[edit] Behaviour

Breeds Sep. - Jan. Nest depression in soil or sand lined with shell, stones or vegetation. Eggs 2-3 pale green spotted.

Diet includes insects and small crustaceans.

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