Wry-billed Plover

Anarhynchus frontalis

The Wry-billed Plover is a distinctive shorebird with a uniquely curved bill that curves to the right. This species is native to New Zealand and is known for its specialized feeding behavior, using its bill to probe for small invertebrates in coastal mudflats and estuaries. Wry-billed Plovers are highly adapted to their coastal habitat and are often found in sandy or muddy areas near water. They are known for their distinctive call and agile foraging behavior. This species is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and disturbance from human activities.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and estuaries