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9Wi

I think that it is a greater sand plover rather than lesser.

John Holmes

I'd go for Lesser Sand Plover, as captioned.  This bird has a small-looking bill and there is a dark line (I think) between the red on the breast and the white of the throat.

Nice shots

9Wi

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Original posted by John Holmes at 30/03/2015 10:43
I'd go for Lesser Sand Plover, as captioned.  This bird has a small-looking bill and there is a dark line (I think) between the red on the breast and the white of the throat.

Nice shots

Thanks for correcting me,agree that it is a lesser, I overlook the very pale dark line.

ajohn

As well as the points from John H, note that the breast band is a fairly dark brick-red (Greater would be paler and more orange-toned) and the upperparts have a grey tone (Greater would be sandier).
The first photo also shows dark grey-brown marks on the rear flanks - this is diagnostic of mongolus/stegmanni Lesser Sand Plover and is not shown by other sand plovers.

lexusjohn

Thank you so much 9Wi, John and ajohn comments !