Charadrius dubius

Species: Charadrius dubius

English Name: Little Ringed Plover

Chinese Name: 金眶鴴

Family: Charadriidae

Description:

This small bird has 14-17 cm length. In adults the back and wings are grey-brown, the underparts are white with a distinctive black collar. Eyes are black with a conspicuous yellow ring. It is a resident in Macao.

© 2010 Ján Svetlík

© 2010 Ján Svetlík

© 2006 Paul Roberts

© 2006 Paul Roberts

© 2012 Philippe Garcelon

© 2012 Philippe Garcelon

© 2009 Ján Svetlík

© 2009 Ján Svetlík

 

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.