Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Specie | Confusioni |
|---|---|
| Siberian Sand-Plover Anarhynchus mongolus | 6 |
| Killdeer Charadrius vociferus | 4 |
| Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus | 3 |
| Snowy Plover Anarhynchus nivosus | 3 |
| Corriere di Leschenault Anarhynchus leschenaultii | 2 |
Famiglia
The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The family contains 69 species that are divided into 12 genera.
Ordine
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.