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Forbes's Plover

Charadrius forbesi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius forbesi (Forbes's Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシミスジチドリ
Chinese 福氏鸻
Spanish Chorlitejo de Forbes
French Pluvier de Forbes
German Forbesregenpfeifer
Portuguese borrelho-de-forbes
Russian Буролобый зуёк

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

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
Eurasian Dotterel
Charadrius morinellus
LC
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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
LC
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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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