Another plover request for id help; Phangnga, Thailand; Apr 8, 2025 (1 Viewer)

[bhutjoe]

Hello, is it possible to id which plover species this is given the quality of the photos. Part of my puzzlement is that it seems to have a white nuchal collar, though that might be an artifact of course. Also the dark band across the eye and on the ear make it look like a little ringed plover to me but there is no eye-ring. And the feathers all seem too dark for Kentish etc. Any advice most appreciated.
If the nuchal collar is not white and given the dark legs I would assume they are Tibetan Sand-Plovers, but the bill looks long I suppose, but tibia seems short.
Photo 20fb may or may not be the same plover. But I am pretty sure the others are all the same one.
Thank you in advance for all comments and corrections.
steve

 

[johnallcock]

Photos 1-4 are Tibetan Sand Plover, based on bill shape, long supercilium, white forehead and shape of breast band (broader than Kentish). Note that some non-breeding Tibetan can have a paler (sandy-buff) collar like this, broader and not pure white like Kentish - I think this is more likely at the end of the winter, after months of bleaching in the sun.

I think the 5th bird is a different individual (head pattern looks different) but I'm not sure on the ID. The bill looks too large for Kentish but I can't decide between Greater or Tibetan SP from this photo.

 

[bhutjoe]

Thank you again John for looking at and commenting on the plover. I will keep in mind, hopefully, your comment about sun bleaching as well as your comments on my other post.
much appreciated, again
steve