- Charadrius ruficapillus
Description
Identification:
Small bird with white body, brown wings and red cap, dark eye stripe.
Habitat:
Distributed through out Australia, found on beaches, on the edge of river and lakes inland. This Plover feeds on insects and small crustaceans.
Nesting:
Breeds Sept - Jan. Nest depression in soil or sand lined with shell, stones or vegetation. Eggs 2-3 pale green spotted.
Voice:
Sharp "tink" and faint trills.
Identification
shot near Sydney, Australia
