Little Ringed Plover
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About the Little Ringed Plover
Also known as: Little Plover, Little Ring Plover
The Little Ringed Plover is a small species of shorebird found across large parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
This species is somewhat similar in appearance to the larger Common Ringed Plover. The facial feather pattern and leg color differ between the species. The Little Ringed Plover also has a prominent yellow eye-ring which the Common lacks.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 10, 2014
Scientific Name
Charadrius dubius
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
5.5 to 6.7 inches
(14 to 17 cm)
Wingspan:
16.5 to 18.9 inches
(41.9 to 48 cm)
Weight:
.9 to 1.9 ounces
(25.5 to 53.9 grams)
Range
International Names
Chinese
金眶鸻
Czech
kulík říční
Danish
Lille Præstekrave
Dutch
Kleine Plevier
Finnish
pikkutylli
French
Pluvier petit-gravelot
German
Flußregenpfeifer
Italian
Corriere piccolo
Japanese
コチドリ [kochidori]
Korean
꼬마물떼새
Norwegian
Dverglo
Polish
sieweczka rzeczna
Russian
Малый зуёк
Spanish
Chorlitejo Chico
Swedish
Mindre strandpipare
