The Wirebird Chardrius sanctae helenae is the last surviving endemic land bird on St Helena. The wirebird is closely related to the Kittlitz's Sand Plover C. pecarius of Africa although it is larger and has a different marking.
Added: Sat Sep 06 2003
Category: Destinations: Africa: Saint Helena: Science and Environment: Flora and Fauna
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