Family
Charadriidae
Habits
Breeding pairs hold their own territory,
Habitat
Coastal Wetlands, Shores inlets & lakes; rivers & beaches; floodplains.
Breeding
September October November December January, 2; sandy-grey or pale green, dots dark brown,under spots lavendar. Female bears brunt of incubation and brooding.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects and small crustaceans; seeds of aquatic plants may be eaten.
Details
| Common Name: |
Red-capped Plover |
Scientific Name: |
Charadrius ruficapillus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
140-160 mm. |
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