Siberian Sand-Plover
NameSiberian Sand-Plover
Common NameSiberian Sand-Plover
Scientific NameAnarhynchus mongolus
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsBreeding adults have brown upperparts, white underparts, a prominent black eye-stripe, and a white forehead. A broad rufous-orange band extends across the breast and up the sides of the neck and face. Legs are dark grey to black, and the bill is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallA short, sharp 'chip' or 'whit' often given in flight or when disturbed. Also a soft 'prrrp' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, and parts of China. Winters along the coasts of Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Identifying Featuresrufous breast band, black eye-stripe, white forehead, short dark bill, dark legs, stocky build
Description
A small, stocky shorebird with a short bill and prominent black eye-stripe. In breeding plumage, it displays a distinctive rufous breast band and cap, foraging actively on coastal mudflats and beaches.
