Population and Ecology of the Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii)

The Malaysian Plover is a species that nests on sandy beaches and needs undisturbed coastal environments to breed successfully.

The Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii) is one of 12 species of plover known to breed in Malaysia, yet it is the only one that is resident. Little is known about its genetic structure, population density and spatial dispersal.

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Conserving the Migratory Shorebirds and Wetlands of Teluk Air Tawar-Kuala Muda Coast

Spanning an area of around 500 hectares, in the northern region of Seberang Perai, lies one of the few remaining intact wetlands in Penang. The Teluk Air Tawar-Kuala Muda (TAT-KM) Coast is an internationally recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) and part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

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