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- Charadrius peronii
Identification
Male resembles breeding male Kentish Plover but upperparts and wing-coverts with prominent pale fringes (appear scaly or mottled) and black lateral breast-patches extend in complete band below white nuchal collar. Female looks similar to male but lateral breast-band is rufous-orange and lack black crown-patch. Juvenile appears duller than female.
Distribution
Found throughout Southeast Asia except Java.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Most frequently found on sandy or coral beaches, occasionally on mudflats.
Behaviour
Similar to Kentish Plover, usually found in pairs or family groups at suitable often traditional sites.
