Caspian Plover
Anarhynchus asiaticus
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae
About
The Caspian plover is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.
Fun Fact
The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is steppes, desert verges, saltpans and saline soils amongst sparse shrubby vegetation up to an altitude of about 800 m (2,625 ft).
Diet
Eats the seeds of grasses.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance