Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
marginatus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Madagascar
Number of Sub-Species
Five Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident and partially Migratory with some local seasonal movement
Preferred Habitat
Sandy shores, coastal dunes, estuaries, intertidal mudflats or rock coasts and inland near large lakes and river shores.
Distribution and Range
Africa Sub Sahara and Madagascar
Food
Forages by sight using the run and pause technique for insects, crustaceans and invertebrates. Sometimes will fly to catch insects. Also uses foot trembling by vibrating toes to disturb small insects.