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| Order |
Ciconiiformes |
| Family |
Charadriidae |
| Scientific
name |
Charadrius leschenaultii |
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English name |
Greater Sand Plover |
| Alternative
name |
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| Bislama
name(s) |
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| Status
in Vanuatu |
Non-breeding irregular visitor |
| Recent
records |
4
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Distribution
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| Contributions |
0
Images,
0
Recordings.
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| This sand plover breeds in west and central Asia during the northern summer and is a widespread visitor along the coasts of the Indian and Pacific oceans from Africa through to Australia (Hayman et al, 1996). Birds move south in July and the return passage starts in April (Hayman et al, 1986). Immature birds often remain in the non-breeding range all year (Hayman et al, 1986). The nominate race leschenaultii is common along the Australasian flyway. A flock of 20 birds was found on Uripiv Island (Malekula) in December 2004 which is the first record for Vanuatu we know of. In September 2005 there were at least 8 birds at the same site and 5 more were seen on the Reef Islands. This bird is a regular visitor to Vanuatu in very small numbers. Birds in non-breeding plumage may be separated from Mongolian Plovers by their more upright stance, heavier and longer bill, longer legs and larger size. References. |
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