Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
Linnaeus, 1758. 2 subspecies recognized, here is shown the nominal one.
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Breeding plumage Greyish brown upperparts, with a broad white collar which closes on nape. White forehead contoured above with a wide black stripe that joins the eyes. Black broad mask and white superciliary line. Black breastband which continues in a narrow stripe around the neck. White underparts. Orange legs. Bill with orange base and black tip.
