Kentish Plover

Charadrius alexandrinus

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Charadriidae

Size:

15-17.5 cm

Weight:

32-56 g

Taxonomy:

C. a. alexandrinus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is a small shorebird found in Pakistan. It primarily inhabits coastal areas, including sandy beaches, mudflats, and salt marshes. Known for its distinctive brown upperparts, white underparts, and black markings on its face and breast, the Kentish Plover is a common sight along the coastline of Pakistan.

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In terms of distribution, the Kentish Plover is found along the southern and western coasts of Pakistan, particularly in areas such as Karachi, the Indus Delta, and the coastline of Balochistan province.

Behaviorally, these birds are often observed feeding on small invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks found in the intertidal zones. They are known for their quick movements along the shoreline as they forage for food. Kentish Plovers typically nest on sandy or shingly areas near the coast, laying their eggs directly on the ground in shallow scrapes.