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Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius

Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plover

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The Little Ringed Plover is a small, inconspicuous plover, similar to the Common Ringed Plover but lacking a white wing-bar and possessing a distinctive yellow eye-ring. It strongly prefers inland freshwater habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia, breeding inland near freshwater, and wintering south to Africa and parts of Asia. Found near ponds, gravel pits, river edges, and flooded fields.
How to spot
Differentiate from Common Ringed Plover by its entirely dark bill (no orange base), lack of a white wing-bar in flight, and a prominent yellow eye-ring. Its call is a soft, whistled 'peeu' or 'pee-oo'.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) in its northern range, or during migration (spring/autumn) at inland wetlands and suitable stopover sites.
Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius
Kleine plevier (Charadrius dubius)
Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius
Charadrius dubius, Little Ringed Plover
Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius
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Kleine plevier (Charadrius dubius)
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Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius
Credits: f_snarfel
Charadrius dubius, Little Ringed Plover
Credits: f_snarfel
Unlike its more coastal relatives, the Little Ringed Plover is typically an inland species, preferring freshwater habitats such as gravel pits, riverbeds, and exposed muddy areas near lakes and ponds.
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Simeon
Simeon
2 months ago
Little Ringed Plover
De Waal, Noord-Holland
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
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Judith
Judith
2 months ago
Little Ringed Plover
Schoorl, Noord-Holland
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
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Patricia
Patricia
3 months ago
Little Ringed Plover
Callantsoog, Noord-Holland
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
Spotted Little Ringed Plover
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