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[Plovers] Lesser Sand Plover

As well as the points from John H, note that the breast band is a fairly dark brick-red (Greater would be paler and more orange-toned) and the upperparts have a grey tone (Greater would be sandier).
The first photo also shows dark grey-brown marks on the rear flanks - this is diagnostic of mongolus/stegmanni Lesser Sand Plover and is not shown by other sand plovers.

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