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Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius), Km 20, 13/Mar/2009
On March 13th, an adult Kittlitz's Plover in summer plumage was discovered in Km 20 saltpans near Eilat (Chen Rozen).
This species is a very rare passage migrant and winter visitor in Israel. The last record was of two birds which over wintered in Kfar Ruppin area, winter 1999/2000.
On March 13th, an adult Kittlitz's Plover in summer plumage was discovered in Km 20 saltpans near Eilat (Chen Rozen).
This species is a very rare passage migrant and winter visitor in Israel. The last record was of two birds which over wintered in Kfar Ruppin area, winter 1999/2000.
| Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) | ||
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