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| Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus
- Juvenile |
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| Photographer : | © Khaleel Chovva |
| Location : | a coastal laterite hillock, Madayippara, Kerala, India |
| Date : |
22 September 2013 |
| English synonyms: | Caspian Dotterel, Oriental Dotterel, Caspian Sand-Plover, Oriental Plover, Lesser Oriental Plover, Sand Plover |
| Bird Family : | Charadriinae - Plovers, Dotterels & Lapwings |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Apparently the first Caspian Plover for Kerala. First photo was taken on 19-9-13. The bird was observed on
21st and 22nd also and got a comparatively good photo on 22nd with Jayan.
Both Caspian Plover and Pectoral Sandpiper were not found afterwards. - KC |
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