Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,700 - 3,500 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Modifications of its wetland habitat on the west coast of Madagascar represent an increasing threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Usually in pairs or small groups, although larger groups sometimes form at roosting sites, often alongside other plover species.
Food
Poorly known, but invertebrates, mainly insects
Subspecies
Probably best considered to form superspecies with Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) and St Helena Plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
White-fronted Plover (Charadrius marginatus) and Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) which lack a black breast-band and from Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) by the supercilium that circles the crown, the longer, duller greyish legs and paler, more mottled upperparts.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet