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Kentish Plover

Charadrius alexandrinus

Photo by HarumKoh
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Field Notes

Description:

small birds (17.5cm). hard to find if they don't move. they're very good at walk near water.
japanese name: シロチドリ.

Habitat:

beach.

Notes:

1-2nd photo: 2013.9.23.
3-4th photo: 2012.12.23.

Reference Links:

Kentish Plover - Charadrius alexandrinus - Overview

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Comments (3)
HarumKoh
I found same birds today. :))
The MnMs
Nice spotting! I love the second pic too.

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Biodiversity of Central Japan

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PublishedSeptember 20, 2013

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