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Greater Sand-Plover

Charadrius leschenaultii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Charadriiformes (도요목)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand-Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオメダイチドリ
Chinese 鐵嘴鴴〔鐵嘴沙鴴〕
Spanish Chorlitejo mongol grande
French gravelot de leschenault
German Wüstenregenpfeifer
Portuguese borrelho-grande-de-colar-ruivo
Russian Толстоклювый зуёк
Arabic زقزاق الرمل الكبير
Thai นกหัวโตทรายใหญ่

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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Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
Least Concern
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Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Sand-Plover?
The scientific name of Greater Sand-Plover is Charadrius leschenaultii. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
Where does Greater Sand-Plover live?
Greater Sand-Plover is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Greater Sand-Plover belong to?
Greater Sand-Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does Greater Sand-Plover belong to?
Greater Sand-Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Sand-Plover?
The closest relatives of Greater Sand-Plover in the genus Charadrius include Common Ringed Plover, Kentish Plover, Collared Plover, Killdeer, Little Ringed Plover.

Native Range — 4 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
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Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
NE
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Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
LC 🐾
Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
LC 🐾
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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