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Birdsong field guide

Javan Plover

Anarhynchus javanicus

The Javan Plover is a small, pale shorebird endemic to Indonesia, distinguished from its congeners by its sedentary lifestyle and subtle rufous-toned plumage.

What it sounds like

A soft, high-pitched 'pit' or 'prip', often less sharp than the calls of the Kentish Plover.

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Field notes

It was historically classified as a subspecies of the Kentish Plover but is now recognized as a distinct species based on morphology and lack of migration.
Unlike many shorebirds in the region, the Javan Plover is non-migratory and remains in the Indonesian archipelago year-round.
The species displays sexual dimorphism, with males exhibiting a more pronounced rufous-buff crown and nape during the breeding season.
It has been recently reassigned to the genus Anarhynchus following broad taxonomic revisions of the Charadriidae family.
Nesting occurs in simple ground scrapes on sandy or gravelly substrates, often relying on cryptic egg coloration for protection against predators.

Habitat

Coastal sandy beaches, intertidal mudflats, and artificial salt pans.

Range

Endemic to Indonesia, primarily inhabiting Java, Bali, and the Kangean Islands, with some records in Sumatra and Sulawesi.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Caspian PloverAnarhynchus asiaticus Chestnut-banded PloverAnarhynchus pallidus Collared PloverAnarhynchus collaris Double-banded PloverAnarhynchus bicinctus Greater Sand-PloverAnarhynchus leschenaultii Javan PloverAnarhynchus javanicus Kentish PloverAnarhynchus alexandrinus Kittlitz's PloverAnarhynchus pecuarius

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