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Snowy Plover

Charadrius nivosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius nivosus (Snowy Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユキチドリ
Chinese 白臉環頸鴴
Spanish Chorlo Níveo
French Pluvier neigeux
German Amerika-Seeregenpfeifer
Russian Снежный зуёк

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batuíra-de-bando
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batuíra-de-bico-longo
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batuíra-de-coleira-dupla
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Plover?
The scientific name of Snowy Plover is Charadrius nivosus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Snowy Plover?
Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Snowy Plover live?
Snowy Plover is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Snowy Plover belong to?
Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Snowy Plover endangered?
No, Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Snowy Plover belong to?
Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Snowy Plover?
The closest relatives of Snowy Plover in the genus Charadrius include batuíra-bicuda, batuíra-de-bandas-pretas, batuíra-de-bando, batuíra-de-bico-longo, batuíra-de-capuz-vermelho.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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batuíra-bicuda
Charadrius wilsonia
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-bandas-pretas
Charadrius thoracicus
VU 🐾
batuíra-de-bando
Charadrius semipalmatus
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-bico-longo
Charadrius placidus
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-capuz-vermelho
Charadrius ruficapillus
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-coleira
Charadrius collaris
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-coleira-dupla
Charadrius falklandicus
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-duas-cintas
Charadrius bicinctus
NT 🐾
batuíra-de-peito-tijolo
Charadrius modestus
LC 🐾
batuíra-de-peito-vermelho
Charadrius obscurus
CR 🐾
batuíra-de-santa-helena
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
VU 🐾
batuíra-do-puna
Charadrius alticola
LC 🐾
batuíra-javanesa
Charadrius javanicus
LC 🐾
batuíra-malaia
Charadrius peronii
NT 🐾
batuíra-melodiosa
Charadrius melodus
NT 🐾
batuíra-montesa
Charadrius montanus
NT 🐾
batuíra-oriental
Charadrius veredus
LC 🐾
borrelho-de-colar-arruivado
Charadrius pallidus
LC 🐾
borrelho-de-coleira-dupla
Charadrius vociferus
LC 🐾
borrelho-de-coleira-interrompida
Charadrius alexandrinus
CR
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