Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand-Plover)
The greater sand plover is a small wader in the plover family of birds. The Greater Sand-plover breeds in central Asia from Armenia to Mongolia, moving further south for winter. In Australia the species is commonly recorded in parties of 10-20 on the west coast, with the far northwest being the stronghold of the population. The species is apparently rare on the east coast, usually found singly. Declared Vulnerable in NSW.
Charadrius leschenaultii is listed in the following regions:
South Coast | New South Wales North Coast | Greater Brisbane
Species information
- Charadrius leschenaultii Scientific name
- Greater Sand-Plover Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Vulnerable *
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 16.6m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Anarhynchus leschenaultii
