Collared plover
Charadrius collaris
About the Collared plover
The collared plover (Anarhynchus collaris) is a small shorebird in the plover family, Charadriidae. It lives along coasts and riverbanks of the tropical to temperate Americas, from central Mexico south to Chile and Argentina. This small plover is 18 centimetres (7.1 in) long and weighs 35 grams (1.2 oz). Its upperparts are brown and the underparts white in all plumages. Adults have a black breast band. The male has a white forehead, bordered above by a black frontal bar, and below by a black stripe...
Fun Facts About Collared plover
- The collared plover (Anarhynchus collaris) is a small shorebird in the plover family, Charadriidae.
- It lives along coasts and riverbanks of the tropical to temperate Americas, from central Mexico south to Chile and Argentina.
- This small plover is 18 centimetres (7.1 in) long and weighs 35 grams (1.2 oz).
Conservation Status
The Collared plover is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
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