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Mountain Plover

Charadrius montanus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Charadriiformes (도요목)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius montanus (Mountain Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミヤマチドリ
Chinese 岩鴴
Spanish Chorlo llanero
French Pluvier montagnard
German Bergregenpfeifer
Portuguese batuíra-montesa
Russian Горный зуёк

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 Mountain Plover?
The scientific name of Mountain Plover is Charadrius montanus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Plover?
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Plover live?
Mountain Plover is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mountain Plover belong to?
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does Mountain Plover belong to?
Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Plover?
The closest relatives of Mountain Plover in the genus Charadrius include Common Ringed Plover, Kentish Plover, Collared Plover, Killdeer, Little Ringed Plover.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
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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 🐾
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
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Mountain Plover
Charadrius montanus
NT
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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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