Collared Plover
19 December 2009 11:23 Filed in: Charadriidae Waders Shorebirds Plovers Plovers & Lapwings Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe
Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Lagoa do Peixe • November 2009
Bird name: Collared Plover
Latin: Charadrius collaris
Other: Batuíra-de-colleira (Br) • (Es)
Family: Charadriidae • Plovers
The Collared Plover, which is the most widespread Charadrius plover in Brazil, is characterised by a thin black collar which does not run round the back of the neck, yellow legs and black bill, even during breeding season.
The Collared Plover breeds in Mexico and throughout most of Central and South America, at different times of the year depending on location.
These individuals were seen a few hundred yards from the beach, in southern Brazil in November.
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