Chestnut-banded Plover
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    Chestnut-banded Plover

    Anarhynchus pallidus

    Waterbirds
    Vulnerable

    Conservation Status

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    VU - VulnerableDecreasing population

    Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

    The chestnut-banded plover faces threats from habitat loss and degradation, particularly the disturbance of its nesting sites and the impact of invasive alien plants. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, ongoing monitoring and habitat management efforts in key areas are crucial. Responsible safari tourism can help by adhering to designated tracks, minimizing disturbance to sensitive coastal and wetland areas, and supporting lodges that actively engage in local conservation initiatives.

    The chestnut-banded plover is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. This species has a large range, being distributed across Southern Africa. However, it occupies a rather small area.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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