
Caspian Plover
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds.
Species insights
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Caspian Plover is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
49 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Caspian Plover
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
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When and where to find the Caspian Plover
Hosts have recorded the Caspian Plover at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Anarhynchus asiaticus
Records
49
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Caspian Plover on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Caspian Plover in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Caspian Plover at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Caspian Plover in South Africa?
The Caspian Plover is most recorded in Western Cape (37% of records), Mpumalanga (18% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (16% of records), based on 49 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal has recorded the Caspian Plover on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian Plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.

























