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Kittlitz's Plover

Charadrius pecuarius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Charadriiformes (करैड्रिफोर्मीस)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius pecuarius (Kittlitz's Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメチドリ
Chinese 基氏沙鸻
Spanish Chorlitejo pecuario
French Pluvier pâtre
German Hirtenregenpfeifer
Portuguese borrelho-do-gado
Russian Зуёк-пастух

Similar Species in Charadrius

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Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
Critically Endangered
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Collared Plover
Charadrius collaris
Least Concern
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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Least Concern
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Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
Vulnerable
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Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Least Concern
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Wilson's Plover
Charadrius wilsonia
Least Concern
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Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
Not Evaluated
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Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kittlitz's Plover?
The scientific name of Kittlitz's Plover is Charadrius pecuarius. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Kittlitz's Plover?
Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kittlitz's Plover live?
Kittlitz's Plover is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does Kittlitz's Plover belong to?
Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Kittlitz's Plover endangered?
No, Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kittlitz's Plover belong to?
Kittlitz's Plover (Charadrius pecuarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Kittlitz's Plover?
The closest relatives of Kittlitz's Plover in the genus Charadrius include Common Ringed Plover, Kentish Plover, Collared Plover, Killdeer, Little Ringed Plover.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
CR 🐾
Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
CR 🐾
Collared Plover
Charadrius collaris
LC 🐾
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
LC 🐾
Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
VU 🐾
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
LC 🐾
Wilson's Plover
Charadrius wilsonia
LC 🐾
Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
NE 🐾
Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
LC
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Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
LC
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Lesser Sand-Plover
Charadrius mongolus
NE 🐾
Long-billed Plover
Charadrius placidus
LC 🐾
Madagascar Plover
Charadrius thoracicus
VU 🐾
White-faced Plover
Charadrius dealbatus
DD 🐾
Malaysian Plover
Charadrius peronii
NT 🐾
Mountain Plover
Charadrius montanus
NT 🐾
Two-banded Plover
Charadrius falklandicus
LC 🐾
White-fronted Plover
Charadrius marginatus
LC 🐾
Oriental Plover
Charadrius veredus
LC 🐾
Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
LC
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