Kittlitz's Plover

Kittlitz's plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) is a small shorebird (35–40 g) in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly polygamous and has monomorphic plumage.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Kittlitz's Plover being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Anarhynchus marginatus
• Anarhynchus mongolus
• Anarhynchus atrifrons
• Anarhynchus obscurus
• Anarhynchus thoracicus
• Anarhynchus montanus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Charadriiformes

Family

Charadriidae

Genus

Anarhynchus

Species

Anarhynchus pecuarius

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