Hooded Plover

Hooded Plover

Thinornis cucullata

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
20 - 24 cm
Weight
70 - 130 g
Diet
Insects, Crustaceans, Worms

Habitat

BeachesCoastal dunesMudflatsEstuaries

Behavior

  • Forages for insects and crustaceans on beaches and mudflats
  • Nests in scrapes on beaches and dunes
  • Both parents incubate eggs and care for young
  • Males engage in territorial displays