Littlle Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)

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This picture of a male Little Ringed Plover incubating its clutch of 4 eggs was taken at Focene beach, near Rome (Italy). In this area, Little Ringed Plover nests undergo heavy losses due to disturbance from bathers and predation by Hooded Crows, stray dogs, foxes, etc.

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Size: 5034px × 3343px
Location: Focene beach, Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Paul Harris / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: beach, charadrias, charadrius, clutch, corriere, dubius, eggs, incubation, nest, piccolo, plover, predation, ringed, sand, wader