- Charadrius dealbatus
Identification
Very similar to Kentish Plover but differs in having more extensive white in face with absent to very weak loral markings. Additionally, the bill is slightly larger.
Distribution
Breeds in southeastern China and Vietnam; winters to southeast Asia, Malay Peninsula and Sumatra
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly considered a subspecies of Kentish Plover or a plumage variation within that same species.
Habitat
Breeding habits very poorly known. In non-breeding areas found in most coastal wet areas.
Behaviour
Migrant, almost exclusively known from non-breeding areas.
Vocalisation
Calls given in winter very similar to those of Kentish Plover.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- del Hoyo, J., P. Wiersma, G. M. Kirwan, N. Collar, P. F. D. Boesman, and C. J. Sharpe (2021). White-faced Plover (Charadrius dealbatus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.whfplo2.01
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2023) White-faced Plover. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 September 2023 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/White-faced_Plover
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.
