Little ringed plover
Charadrius dubius
The little ringed plover (Thinornis dubius) is a small plover native to the Old World.
About the Little ringed plover
The little ringed plover (Thinornis dubius) is a small plover native to the Old World. It has mostly brown upperparts, a black neckband and a black mask around the eye with a noticeable yellow eyering. Its forehead, belly and the rest of the breast are white. A migratory species, it breeds in open gravel areas near freshwater, including gravel pits, islands and river edges. Its diet consists mainly of insects and worms, which it forages for in muddy areas.
Fun Facts About Little ringed plover
- The little ringed plover (Thinornis dubius) is a small plover native to the Old World.
- Its diet consists mainly of insects and worms, which it forages for in muddy areas.
- A migratory species, it breeds in open gravel areas near freshwater, including gravel pits, islands and river edges.
Conservation Status
The Little ringed plover is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius dubius |
Range & Habitat
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