Javan Plover / Cerek jawa / Charadrius javanicus

Charadrius javanicus, Image by UDaShooter

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SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Phylum : Chordata

Class : Aves

Order : Charadriiformes

Family : Charadriidae

GenusCharadrius 

Species : Charadrius javanicus (Chasen, 1938)

English name: Javan Plover

Indonesian name : Cerek jawa

Conservation status : Near Threatened

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Description

The Javan Plover (Charadrius javanicus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are sandy shores and intertidal flats. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution and population 

Charadrius javanicus is restricted to Java and the Kangean Islands, Indonesia (BirdLife International 2001). The taxonomic status of this species is extremely unclear and records attributable to it are therefore sparse; nevertheless, it was recently found to be common in southern Madura.Whilst it may prove widespread, its population is likely to be small and declining.

Referrence

Birdlife

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