Charadrius peronii

THF Research Grant 2019/2020 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. It is currently listed as Near Threatened under the IUCN Red List. The decline in the population is thought to be influenced by the disturbance of its … [Read more...] about Population and ecology of the Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii)