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Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Least Concern

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Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Pluvialis squatarola (Black-bellied Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ダイゼン

Chinese 灰斑鴴

Spanish Chorlo gris

French Pluvier argenté

German Kiebitzregenpfeifer

Portuguese batuiruçu-de-axila-preta

Russian Тулес

Arabic الزقزاق الرمادي

Thai นกหัวโตสีเทา

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American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Least Concern

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European Golden-Plover

Pluvialis apricaria

Not Evaluated

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Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-bellied Plover?

The scientific name of Black-bellied Plover is Pluvialis squatarola. It belongs to the genus Pluvialis.

What is the conservation status of Black-bellied Plover?

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-bellied Plover live?

Black-bellied Plover is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Black-bellied Plover belong to?

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) belongs to the genus Pluvialis, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Black-bellied Plover endangered?

No, Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-bellied Plover belong to?

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black-bellied Plover?

The closest relatives of Black-bellied Plover in the genus Pluvialis include American Golden-Plover, European Golden-Plover, Pacific Golden-Plover.