Double-banded Plover

Anarhynchus bicinctus

Vulnerable

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

The double-banded plover, known as the banded dotterel or pohowera in New Zealand, is a species of bird in the plover family. Two subspecies are recognised: the nominate Charadrius bicinctus bicinctus, which breeds throughout New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands, and Charadrius bicinctus exilis, which breeds in New Zealand's subantarctic Auckland Islands.

Fun Fact

The largest number nest on the braided riverbeds of Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago and Southland in the South Island.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found on gravel beaches, with nesting sites generally clustered around stream-mouths.

Diet

Prey in, due to the fact that prey detection distances would have been significantly reduced in lack of light.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change