Diademed Sandpiper-Plover
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    Diademed Sandpiper-Plover

    Phegornis mitchellii

    Waterbirds
    Near Threatened

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0355 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Conservation Status

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    NT - Near ThreatenedUnknown population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    The main threats to the diademed sandpiper-plover are habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and mining. While there are no specific large-scale recovery programs currently documented, ongoing monitoring and research are crucial for understanding population dynamics. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness of the species and its habitat, and by supporting local conservation initiatives through park fees and eco-friendly practices.

    The diademed sandpiper-plover or diademed plover is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Charadriinae of family Charadriidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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