Common Ringed Plover
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About the Common Ringed Plover
Also known as: Ringed Plover, Great Ringed Plover, Greater Ringed Plover
The Common Ringed Plover, also called simply Ringed Plover, is a small species of shorebird found across large parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia. These little birds are migratory, with some birds spending the winter in far southern parts of Africa and breeding occurring as far north as Greenland and parts of Siberia. Some birds are also year round residents (in parts of Europe, for example).
The global population trend for the Common Ringed Plover is decreasing, due to threats including habitat degradation and pollution. Despite this, the conservation status for this species is Least Concern as of July 2014, mainly due to the relatively large and widespread population.
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 10, 2014
Scientific Name
Charadrius hiaticula
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
6.7 to 7.9 inches
(17 to 20.1 cm)
Wingspan:
13.8 to 16.1 inches
(35.1 to 40.9 cm)
Weight:
1.5 to 2.8 ounces
(42.5 to 79.4 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Batuíra-de-bando
Chinese
剑鸻
Czech
kulík písečný
Danish
Stor Præstekrave
Dutch
Bontbekplevier
Finnish
tylli
French
Pluvier grand-gravelot
German
Sandregenpfeifer
Italian
Corriere grosso
Japanese
ハジロコチドリ [hajirokochidori]
Korean
흰죽지꼬마물떼새
Norwegian
Sandlo
Polish
sieweczka obrożna
Russian
Галстучник
Spanish
Chorlitejo Grande
Swedish
Större strandpipare
