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Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.8 cm
Weight
42.3 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Javan Plover endangered?
The Javan Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Javan Plover?
The Javan Plover has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 42.3 g.
What order and family does the Javan Plover belong to?
The Javan Plover (Charadrius javanicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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