Javan Plover
Anarhynchus javanicus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
The Javan plover (Anarhynchus javanicus) is a Charadriidae species with an unclear taxonomic status. Endemic to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, it inhabits sandy shores and intertidal mudflats, where it is thought to breed year-round. Its diet mainly consists of crustaceans, worms, and mollusks. It is mostly threatened by human disturbance and coastal development in Southeast Asia, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Range and habitat
Coastal southern Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lesser Sundas, and southern Sulawesi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Javan plover
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
