Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-javanicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Javan Plover (Charadrius javanicus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 42.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Javan Plover: 14–16 cm, small coastal plover similar to Kentish Plover but endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. Pale sandy brown with dark ear-patch and partial breast-band. Inhabits sandy beaches, tidal mudflats, and saltpan margins. Insectivorous. NT. Threatened by severe coastal habitat loss due to industrial and tourist development.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 42.3 g | 1.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius javanicus |
Distribution
Javan Plover has been recorded in 1 countries.
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