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About Hooded Plover
Forages for insects and crustaceans on beaches and mudflatsNests in scrapes on beaches and dunesBoth parents incubate eggs and care for youngMales engage in territorial displays
Size
20 - 24 cm
Weight
70 - 130 g
Lifespan
up to 10-15 years
Diet
Insects, Crustaceans, Worms
Conservation Status
Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
declining
Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Human disturbance
- Predation by introduced species
Additional Notes
The Hooded Plover is a threatened species in Australia, with a declining population due to habitat loss and human disturbance.
Distribution
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Southern Australia
Oceania • Australia
Eastern Australia
Oceania • Australia
The Hooded Plover is a migratory species that breeds in southern Australia and winters in eastern Australia.