Two-banded Plover
NameTwo-banded Plover
Common NameTwo-banded Plover
Scientific NameCharadrius falklandicus
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdults have brown upperparts, white underparts, and two prominent black breast bands. The head features a white forehead, a black mask extending from the bill through the eye, and a rufous-brown crown and nape. The bill is short and black, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a sharp 'pip' or 'peep' call, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in southern South America, including Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) and the Falkland Islands. Migrates north to central Argentina and Uruguay during the austral winter.
Identifying FeaturesTwo black breast bands, Rufous-brown crown and nape, Black mask through eye, Small size, Short black bill
Description
The Two-banded Plover is a small shorebird characterized by its distinctive double breast bands. It forages actively on coastal mudflats and sandy beaches, probing for invertebrates.
