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Seeregenpfeifer

Charadrius alexandrinus

Critically Endangered

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Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Species

Charadrius alexandrinus (Seeregenpfeifer)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロチドリ

Chinese 東方環頸鴴

Spanish Chorlo nevado

French gravelot à collier interrompu

German Seeregenpfeifer

Portuguese borrelho-de-coleira-interrompida

Russian Морской зуёк

Arabic الزقزاق الاسكندراني

Thai นกหัวโตขาดำ

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Amerikanischer Sandregenpfeifer

Charadrius semipalmatus

Least Concern

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Amerika-Seeregenpfeifer

Charadrius nivosus

Least Concern

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Berg-Maoriregenpfeifer

Charadrius obscurus

Critically Endangered

Doppelband-Regenpfeifer

Charadrius bicinctus

Near Threatened

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Dreiband-Regenpfeifer

Charadrius tricollaris

Least Concern

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Falkland-Regenpfeifer

Charadrius falklandicus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Seeregenpfeifer?

The scientific name of Seeregenpfeifer is Charadrius alexandrinus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.

What is the conservation status of Seeregenpfeifer?

Seeregenpfeifer (Charadrius alexandrinus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Seeregenpfeifer live?

Seeregenpfeifer is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Seeregenpfeifer belong to?

Seeregenpfeifer (Charadrius alexandrinus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Seeregenpfeifer endangered?

Yes, Seeregenpfeifer (Charadrius alexandrinus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Seeregenpfeifer belong to?

Seeregenpfeifer (Charadrius alexandrinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Seeregenpfeifer?

The closest relatives of Seeregenpfeifer in the genus Charadrius include Amerikanischer Sandregenpfeifer, Amerika-Seeregenpfeifer, Berg-Maoriregenpfeifer, Bergregenpfeifer, Doppelband-Regenpfeifer.