Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

Kittlitz's plover is a small shorebird in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly polygamous and has monomorphic plumage.

Fun Fact

In Madagascar, Kittlitz's plover is both a breeding resident and intra-island migrant and has been recorded mostly below 950 m, although it has been recorded at up to 1,400 m too.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in inland and coastal regions.

Diet

Feed on insects, especially beetles, insect larvae, spiders, small crustaceans and molluscs.

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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