Malaysian Plover
NameMalaysian Plover
Common NameMalaysian Plover
Scientific NameCharadrius peronii
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)32
Plumage DetailsThis plover has white underparts and pale sandy-brown upperparts. Its head features a white forehead, a prominent black eye-stripe, and a rufous or orange wash on the crown and nape. Males often exhibit a more vivid rufous crown and a black band across the hindneck.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'pip' or 'wit' calls, often uttered when in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Malaysian Plover is distributed along the coasts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi), Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Pale sandy-brown upperparts and white underparts, Distinctive head pattern with black eye-stripe and rufous crown, Short, dark bill, Pale legs
Description
The Malaysian Plover is a small shorebird characterized by its pale plumage and distinctive head markings. It is typically found foraging for small invertebrates along sandy beaches and mudflats in coastal areas.
