Javan plover

The Javan plover (Charadrius javanicus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are sandy shores and intertidal flats. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Javan plover
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Charadriidae
Genus: Charadrius
Species:
C. javanicus
Binomial name
Charadrius javanicus
Chasen, 1938

References

  1. BirdLife International. (2016). Charadrius javanicus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22693839A93426315.en


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