The Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius

Features

The little ringed plover nests on gravel and is the most common bird on the shore. In the event of danger, they protect their nests by pretending to have a broken wing, thus, diverting attention away from their nests.

Species	Bird
Living space	Field, Meadow, Swamp
Size	15 cm
Weight	39 g

Description

The little ringed plover has a gray brown back, wings and nape, a black belt on its chest and around its neck as well as a white belly. They walk quickly on their thin, light yellow legs, often running and then stopping abruptly. They can be recognized by their clear “peeoo” call. They feed on aquatic invertebrates, which are sent up by the river. They nest in April. Little ringed plovers do not live in colonies.