Javan Plover
NameJavan Plover
Common NameJavan Plover
Scientific NameCharadrius javanicus
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown, contrasting with clean white underparts. A distinctive rufous-orange wash extends across the breast and nape, reaching the sides of the neck. The head shows a white forehead, a dark eye-stripe, and a pale supercilium. The bill is short and dark, and the legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft 'chip' or 'pip' calls, often given when disturbed or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, and possibly other small islands within Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, sandy brown upperparts, white underparts with rufous breast band, dark eye-stripe, short dark bill
Description
The Javan Plover is a small, stocky shorebird with a short bill and large eyes, typically found foraging on sandy or muddy shores. It employs a characteristic run-and-pause hunting technique to spot small invertebrates.
