Black-faced Plover
Black-faced Plover
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The Black-faced Plover (often considered a subspecies or related to the Hooded Plover) is a shorebird found in New Zealand's South Island and nearby islands. It has a striking black face and head.
Where to spot
Specific to the South Island of New Zealand and surrounding islands. Note: this scientific name `Thinornis melanops` is often synonymized or debated; the Hooded Plover `Thinornis cucullatus` is Australian.
How to spot
Observation is extremely rare and specific due to its limited range and endangered status. Focus on coastal areas of the Chatham Islands if targeting Thinornis novaeseelandiae. Look for its distinctive black head and white collar.
When to spot
If referring to the Chatham Islands Dotterel (novaeseelandiae), then year-round in its very restricted island range. Active during daylight.
Where to spot
Specific to the South Island of New Zealand and surrounding islands. Note: this scientific name `Thinornis melanops` is often synonymized or debated; the Hooded Plover `Thinornis cucullatus` is Australian.
How to spot
Observation is extremely rare and specific due to its limited range and endangered status. Focus on coastal areas of the Chatham Islands if targeting Thinornis novaeseelandiae. Look for its distinctive black head and white collar.
When to spot
If referring to the Chatham Islands Dotterel (novaeseelandiae), then year-round in its very restricted island range. Active during daylight.
Historically, there has been taxonomic debate about its relationship to the Hooded Plover of Australia. It is often now considered the Chatham Islands Dotterel (Thinornis novaeseelandiae).
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