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Charadrius hiaticula
Common ringed plover. Greek: αμμoσφυριχτής. Apolakia beach, April 2004. Passage migrant, uncommon. Length 17-20 cm, wingspan 35-41 cm. Sexes similar. Beaches, river mouths. Feeds on insects, worms, crustaceans. Fast flight low over ground.
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