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Lesser Sand Plover

Charadrius mongolus

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Field Notes

Description:

Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand Plover) is very similar but has a slightly longer bill. It also retains a reddish tinge on the collar while the Lesser turns grey in winter.

Habitat:

Rainy beach

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
I changed this from Greater to Lesser Sand Plover based on the reasons given in the description following discussion with Atul.

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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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