Javan plover
| Javan plover | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Charadriiformes |
| Family: | Charadriidae |
| Genus: | Charadrius |
| Species: | C. javanicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Charadrius javanicus Chasen, 1938 | |
The Javan plover (Charadrius javanicus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Its natural habitats are sandy shores and intertidal flats. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Charadrius javanicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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