Javan Plover
A species of Typical plovers Scientific name : Charadrius javanicus Genus : Typical plovers
Javan Plover, A species of Typical plovers
Botanical name: Charadrius javanicus
Genus: Typical plovers
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Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The Javan plover (Charadrius javanicus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are sandy shores and intertidal flats. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Javan Plover primarily feasts on crabs, exhibiting foraging behavior at low tide akin to other Charadrius species. Its diet and feeding methods are likely similar to the Kentish Plover, with a strong predilection for coastal prey.
Habitat
The javan Plover predominantly inhabits coastal environments characterized by sandy and pebbly beaches. It is also found in human-modified landscapes such as inland fishponds and rice fields. Generally, the species occupies lowland areas in geographical regions that include tropical beach ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Plovers Genus
Typical plovers Species
Javan Plover