Javan Plover
Eastern Singapore
04 Sep 2025


General details
Species Javan Plover Anarhynchus javanicus
Record ID 11208
Date 04 Sep 2025
Location Eastern Singapore
Count 1 individual
Date added 05 Sep 2025

This record remains under review by the Records Committee.

Descriptions
Identification
I was observing a flock of Tibetan Sand Plovers 5 metres in front of me when I noticed one bird that stood out from the rest: - Visibly smaller than the Tibetan Sand Plovers - Had warm brown patch behind ears - Had orange tinging behind the eye and around the collar which a breeding Javan Plover adult would have - No orange on crown that a breeding Kentish Plover would have - Had legs that were pale and appeared long compared to the Tibetan Sand Plovers - Had an upright stance with visible neck No photos were taken as bird was seen in a restricted area and red zone.
Habitat/behaviour
Bird was on dry tarmac and feeding actively. Was attacked by other Tibetan Sand Plovers when it found food.
Viewing conditions
Drizzling but view was clear. Bird was only 5 metres away and seen through binoculars while stationary.
Observer's experience
Have not seen the Javan Plover before.
Observer's experience w/similar species
Familiar with similar looking species such as Kentish Plover.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11208: Javan Plover Anarhynchus javanicus. Retrieved September 6, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11208/.

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