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Kentish Plover; Chorlitejo Patinegro

Charadrius alexandrius

Description:

Can be told from the similar Ringed Plover in winter by the darker legs, greyer back, white forehead down to the bill and the slight orange tinge to the head. Head and back of the Ringed Plover are the same shade of brown.

Habitat:

Coastal marshes with disused saltpans

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Isla Cristina, Andalucía, Spain

Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012

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