RarityRare
Height21 cm
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"Hooded Plovers perform a “broken wing” display to distract predators from their nests or chicks, pretending to be injured to lure threats away."
Field Guide
Hooded Plover
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The Hooded Plover is an Australian shorebird found only along the southern coastline, where it inhabits sandy ocean beaches and, in the west, also inland salt lakes. This beach-nesting bird is known for its bold appearance and its ongoing struggle to survive on busy recreational beaches, where it faces threats from human disturbance, predators, and habitat loss.
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