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Yes, I agree with Greater Sand Plover.
Because it is largely in breeding plumage, the best clue on this bird is the breast band. On this bird the breast band is typically very narrow and even width across the breast. Lesser Sand Plover (including atrifrons) has a broader breast band, often spreading onto the belly/flanks. The long, heavy bill of this bird also looks typical for Greater Sand Plover.
Beware that Greater Sand Plover in Hong Kong can sometimes show an almost complete black forehead, which could cause confusion with atrifrons (although it's not clear if this bird has white on the forehead or not). It is better to rely on several features rather than only the forehead pattern.

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Thanks John. This bird also shows the bill structure well - compare it against the long, heavy bill typical of Greater Sand Plover.

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