Kittlitz's Plover
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    Kittlitz's Plover

    Anarhynchus pecuarius

    Waterbirds

    Kittlitz's plover is a small shorebird in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly polygamous and has monomorphic plumage.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Kittlitz's Plover. Sightings recorded in 74 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    NG/18 Khwai Private Game ReserveOkavango Delta & Moremi, Botswana
    Rare
    Buffelsfontein Game & Nature ReserveWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    West Coast National ParkWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
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