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Original – White-faced Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus dealbatus), Laem Pak Bia, Petchaburi, Thailand
Reason
There is argument about whether this bird should be a subspecies or a separate species from the Kentish Plover. We already have a separate Wikipedia article, and I think that a split is likely in the future. I went on a boat trip with a local guide specializing in taking people to this bird to get the photo. He helped me ensure correct identification (and saved a very long walk along a beach in 35 degrees and 100% humidity!). This photo is a very clear illustration. Hopefully I will nominate a Kentish Plover image eventually too. I don't think we have any other images on commons (save one incorrectly id'd one)
Articles in which this image appears
White-faced Plover
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Animals/Birds
Creator
JJ Harrison

Promoted File:Charadrius alexandrinus - Laem Pak Bia.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 07:29, 24 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]