Caspian Plover

Anarhynchus asiaticus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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