A small migratory shorebird belonging to the plover family, characterized by its distinctive black-and-white plumage and short, sturdy legs. Found across coastal and inland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal beaches, mudflats, tundra, Arctic and subarctic breeding regions, rocky shorelines, estuaries, and inland wetlands during migration
Ecological Role
Critical for coastal ecosystem balance, controls invertebrate populations, serves as prey and indicator species for environmental health
Morphology
SKIN COATMottled brown and gray plumage during breeding, white underparts, black breast band
LIMBS WINGSShort, sturdy gray-black legs, pointed wings adapted for long-distance migration, wingspan of 38-45 cm
HEAD SENSORYLarge dark eyes, short black bill, distinctive black head band across white forehead
BODY STRUCTURESmall shorebird, approximately 18-20 cm in length, weighing 50-75 g, compact rounded body
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Zeynel Cebeci
