About the Hooded Plover
The Hooded Plover (Thinornis cucullata) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Hooded Plover is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
declining
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Human disturbance
- Predation by introduced species
Photo Gallery
3 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Southern Australia
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania
Eastern Australia
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: New South Wales, Queensland
Distribution Overview
The Hooded Plover is a migratory species that breeds in southern Australia and winters in eastern Australia.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 20 - 24 cm
- Weight
- 70 - 130 g
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years years
- Diet
- InsectsCrustaceansWorms
Habitat
BeachesCoastal dunesMudflatsEstuaries
Behavior
- Forages for insects and crustaceans on beaches and mudflats
- Nests in scrapes on beaches and dunes
- Both parents incubate eggs and care for young
- Males engage in territorial displays