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Kentish Plover - BirdForum Opus

Charadrius alexandrinus
Photo by tarabilla
Shot in Almeria, Spain

Identification

Also known as Snowy Plover,Peruvian Plover, Chilean Plover.

15-17 cm long. Upperparts are greyish brown and the underparts white, black legs.

Distribution

Almost worldwide.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Sandy coasts and brackish inland lakes, and is uncommon on fresh water.

Behaviour

It nests in a ground scrape and lays 3-5 eggs.

Diet includes insects and other invertebrates.

Bird Song

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