Collared Plover
NameCollared Plover
Common NameCollared Plover
Scientific NameCharadrius collaris
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown, with white underparts. The head features a white forehead, a black band extending from the bill through the eye, and a rufous crown. A prominent black band crosses the breast, bordered above by a rufous-chestnut band and below by white. The legs are pale yellowish-pink.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a sharp, high-pitched 'pip' or 'peep', often given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Central and South America, from Mexico south to Chile and Argentina, including some Caribbean islands. It inhabits sandy beaches, mudflats, riverbanks, and lagoons.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black and rufous-chestnut breast bands, White forehead with black eye-stripe, Sandy brown upperparts and white underparts, Pale yellowish-pink legs, Small size for a plover
Description
The Collared Plover is a small shorebird characterized by its distinctive black and rufous neck bands. It typically forages on sandy or muddy shores, running in short bursts to snatch small invertebrates.
