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Juvenile ringed plover

Charadrius hiaticula

Description:

Small, dumpy wader. Juvenile similar to adult but dark markings are less distinct and has dull legs and dark bill.

Habitat:

Associated with coastal sandy and shingle beaches, also on estuaries.

Notes:

The black bill identifies this as a juvenile.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula Common Ringed Plover


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Dangermouse
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Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Oct 9, 2011
Submitted on Oct 9, 2011

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