Hooded Plover

Thinornis cucullatus

St Mary Inlet, Fitzgerald R NP, SW WA IMG_1827 20181107 - tregallasi showing extensive black mantle (cf cucullatus).

Notes: Small sturdy plover w. pink legs, red orbital ring, black hood that extends down onto the
chin & bold white nape. Juvenile has greyish cap, reduced w. wear to mainly white.
WA ssp tregallasi has more extensive black mantle than E Aus cucullatus.
Native of ocean beaches (& salt lakes in WA). Uncommon due to human disturbance of beaches.

Range from Pizzey & Knight^©(modified)

St Mary Inlet, Fitzgerald R NP, SW WA IMG_1861 20181107 - tregallasi St Mary Inlet, Fitzgerald R NP, SW WA IMG_1821 20181107 - tregallasi Strahan, W Tas IMG_2129 20160302 - cucullatus Marion Bay, E Tas IMG_0616 20160220 - cucullatus adult, juvenile Peaceful Bay, SW WA IMG_9527 20181025 - tregallasi Foreshore, Hotel Lufra, Eaglehawk Neck, SE Tas IMG_8472 20200207 - cucullatus adult showing much reduced mantle cf tregallasi. Dianna's Basin Cons Area, NE Tas IMG_0262 20160217 - cucullatus Foreshore, Hotel Lufra, Eaglehawk Neck, SE Tas IMG_8467 20200207 - cucullatus St Mary Inlet, Fitzgerald R NP, SW WA MVI_1825+1856 20181107 - tregallasi Cape Otway, W Vic MVI_1392 20060401 - cucullatus half speed.

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