Collared Plover Photo by Ann Doty

Collared Plover

Charadrius collaris

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Orellana
Date: Jun 17, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Sacha Lodge Yasuni NP Napo River; Sucumbios
Amazon Ecuador
with Sacha Lodge guide Oscar Tapuy

Uncommon, petite plover of beaches, coastal lagoons, lakeshores, gravel bars, and sandbars along rivers. Note slender black bill, brightly patterned head, narrow black breast band, and long pinkish legs. Despite the name, does not have white collar around back of neck like most small plovers.