Caspian plover
Charadrius asiaticus
Fun Fact: Unlike many other species of this family, Caspian plovers (Charadrius asiaticus) prefer dry-land habitats usually far from water
Introduction: Unlike many other species of this family, Caspian plovers (Charadrius asiaticus) prefer dry-land habitats usually far from water, such as short grasslands, open vegetated plains and at times ploughed fields.
Distribution: Etosha National Park, Caprivi, Swakopmund and central Namibia.
Diet: Forages by sight during the day and night for insects attracted to cow-dung. Eats beetles, termites and grasshoppers, as well as grass seeds and small snails.
Description: Medium-sized plover with a sandy brown nape, mantle, back and rump.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 20cm.
Weight: 70g.
Wingspan: 60cm.
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