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OK, so this is not strictly an Australian issue, but perhaps
close enough to get away with. I'm currently writing a paper on the status and
ID of four Charadrius plovers in Indonesia (Kentish, Javan, Malaysian
and Red-capped) and am looking for records. If anyone has any records of these
species from Indonesia (particularly eastern Indonesia), I would be grateful for
a brief description, date, location etc.. Any additional comments on
identification would also be welcome, particularly on Javan Plover - the most
neglected species.
Looking at skins, it appears that Red-capped Plover shows toes
falling beyond the tail in flight, unlike the other species. Can anyone confirm
this? I have spoken to several people who have never heard of this feature, but
have also never really looked. Any comments welcome.
Thanks.
Mark Grantham
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