Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
Taxonomy Version: IOC 10.2
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Linnaeus, 1758
IUCN Category:
Least Concern
BOU Category:
A
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Kentish Plover © Nature Guides
Kentish Plover - Mallorca © Steve Round
Kentish Plover - Britain © Ian Bollen
Kentish Plover - Channel Islands © Romano Da Costa
Kentish Plover - Greater Manchester © Jon Worthington
Kentish Plover - Emilia-Romagna © Paolo Caretta
Kentish Plover - Britain © Ian Bollen
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Publish date: 04/04/2021
With similar markings of brown and white, plus black breast-bands while breeding, these three plovers can be tricky customers throughout the year.
Publish date: 30/04/2020
Once a breeding species in Britain, Kentish Plover has gradually declined to the point it is now classified as a rarity. David Callahan explores its fascinating history.
Publish date: 29/11/2020
New research has revealed how birds are frequently scared from their nests by dogs.
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