Little ringed plover 004

The presence of a clear yellow eye-ring is a key mark that differentiates the Little ringed plover from its relatives, the Larger ringed plover.

Photo taken in NE Dobruja in early August.

Latin name: Charadrius dubius

German name: Flußregenpfeifer

French name: Pluvier petit-gravelot

Romanian name: Prundaras gulerat mic