The Rufous-chested Plover is a small plover found in the Falkland Islands and parts of southern South America. It has a distinctive rufous chest and a bold black breast band.
Where to spot
Coastal areas, sandy beaches, and wet grasslands of the Falkland Islands and southern South America, including Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
How to spot
Scan sandy beaches, intertidal zones, and wet, short grasslands. Its rufous chest and black breast band are key identification features. Listen for its short, sharp calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in the Falkland Islands. Mainland populations are best observed during the austral summer in breeding areas or during austral winter in coastal non-breeding grounds.
Where to spot
Coastal areas, sandy beaches, and wet grasslands of the Falkland Islands and southern South America, including Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
How to spot
Scan sandy beaches, intertidal zones, and wet, short grasslands. Its rufous chest and black breast band are key identification features. Listen for its short, sharp calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in the Falkland Islands. Mainland populations are best observed during the austral summer in breeding areas or during austral winter in coastal non-breeding grounds.
This plover is a partial migrant, with some populations from mainland South America moving to the Falkland Islands during the non-breeding season.
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