Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
pecuarius
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Kittlitzs Plover Kenya 1, Kittlitzs Plover Kenya 2, Kittlitzs Plover Madagascar 1, Kittlitzs Plover Madagascar 2
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Varying in response to rainfall they are migratory
Preferred Habitat
Coastal and inland saltmarshes, sand or muddy riveerbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation.
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa, Nile Delta and madagascar
Food
Forages by sight using the run and pause technique for insects, crustaceans and invertebrates. Also uses foot trembling by vibrating toes to disturb small insects.