Bird · GBIF taxon 2480297
Greater Sand Plover
Charadrius leschenaultiiAlso known as Greater Sandplover
The Greater Sand Plover is a sturdy shorebird with long legs, a heavy bill, and a watchful upright stance. It runs across open sand or mud, stopping abruptly to seize visible invertebrates.
Migratory ShorebirdBeach ForagerHeavy Bill
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small crabs
- Marine worms
- Mollusks
Predators
- Peregrine falcons
- Gulls
- Foxes
ThreatsLoss of intertidal feeding grounds, disturbance, and coastal development
HabitatsTidal flats, sandy beaches, salt pans, and coastal lagoons
Life spanLikely more than 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCharadriidae
- SpeciesCharadrius leschenaultii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Give resting flocks a wide buffer and keep dogs away.
Responsible observation
- Shape: Compare the heavy bill and long legs with smaller plovers.
- Distance: Observe feeding flocks with a scope from above the tide line.
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