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Eurasian Dotterel

Charadrius morinellus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コバシチドリ
Chinese 小嘴鴴
Spanish Chorlito carambolo
French pluvier guignard
German Mornellregenpfeifer
Portuguese borrelho-ruivo
Russian Хрустан

Similar Species in Charadrius

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Caspian Plover
Charadrius asiaticus
Not Evaluated
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Chestnut-banded Plover
Charadrius pallidus
Least Concern
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Collared Plover
Charadrius collaris
Least Concern
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Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Critically Endangered
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Double-banded Plover
Charadrius bicinctus
Near Threatened
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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
Least Concern
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Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
Not Evaluated
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Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Dotterel?
The scientific name of Eurasian Dotterel is Charadrius morinellus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Dotterel?
Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Dotterel live?
Eurasian Dotterel is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Eurasian Dotterel belong to?
Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Eurasian Dotterel endangered?
No, Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eurasian Dotterel belong to?
Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Dotterel?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Dotterel in the genus Charadrius include Caspian Plover, Chestnut-banded Plover, Collared Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Double-banded Plover.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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Caspian Plover
Charadrius asiaticus
NE 🐾
Chestnut-banded Plover
Charadrius pallidus
LC 🐾
Collared Plover
Charadrius collaris
LC 🐾
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
CR 🐾
Double-banded Plover
Charadrius bicinctus
NT
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Eurasian Dotterel
Charadrius morinellus
LC
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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
LC 🐾
Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
NE 🐾
Javan Plover
Charadrius javanicus
LC 🐾
Kentish Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
CR 🐾
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
LC 🐾
Kittlitz's Plover
Charadrius pecuarius
LC 🐾
Lesser Sand-Plover
Charadrius mongolus
NE 🐾
Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
VU 🐾
Long-billed Plover
Charadrius placidus
LC 🐾
Madagascar Plover
Charadrius thoracicus
VU 🐾
Malaysian Plover
Charadrius peronii
NT 🐾
Mountain Plover
Charadrius montanus
NT 🐾
Oriental Plover
Charadrius veredus
LC 🐾
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
NT
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