Two-banded Plover
A species of Typical plovers Scientific name : Charadrius falklandicus Genus : Typical plovers
Two-banded Plover, A species of Typical plovers
Botanical name: Charadrius falklandicus
Genus: Typical plovers
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Description
The two-banded plover (Charadrius falklandicus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It breeds in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands. Part of the population migrates north in winter with some birds reaching Uruguay and southern Brazil. Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes, saline marshes, rocky shores, and sandy shores. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Two-banded Plover forages along surf edges, on kelp beds, grass, and freshwater pools, eating a varied diet of invertebrates, insects, crustaceans, and bivalves. Notable prey includes polychaete worms, the gastropod Littoridina australis, and small fish, showcasing diverse foraging adaptations.
Habitat
The two-banded Plover primarily inhabits coastal areas, frequenting gravelly and stony seashores as well as sandy beaches. These birds are found in environments such as wet savannas and grassy areas with interspersed sand or gravel, often in proximity to streams and freshwater or brackish ponds within lowland regions. During the non-breeding season, the two-banded Plover can also be observed on intertidal mudflats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Plovers Genus
Typical plovers Species
Two-banded Plover 
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