Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Siberian sand plover faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation, particularly along its migratory routes and breeding grounds. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting key stopover sites and raising awareness about its plight. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local conservation initiatives and ensuring minimal disturbance to the bird's sensitive habitats.
The Siberian sand plover is a small wader in the plover family of birds. The International Ornithologists' Union split the Tibetan sand plover from the lesser sand plover and changed its vernacular name to Siberian sand plover. The specific mongolus is Latin and refers to Mongolia, which at the time of naming referred to a larger area than the present country.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Siberian Sand-Plover. Sightings recorded in 89 safari areas total.
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