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Lesser Sand-Plover

Charadrius mongolus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メダイチドリ
Chinese 蒙古沙鸻
Spanish Chorlitejo mongol chico
French Pluvier de Mongolie
German Mongolenregenpfeifer
Portuguese borrelho-pequeno-de-colar-ruivo
Russian Монгольский зуёк
Arabic زقزاق الرمل الصغير
Thai นกหัวโตทรายเล็ก

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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Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
Least Concern
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Greater Sand-Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Sand-Plover?
The scientific name of Lesser Sand-Plover is Charadrius mongolus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
Where does Lesser Sand-Plover live?
Lesser Sand-Plover is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Lesser Sand-Plover belong to?
Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does Lesser Sand-Plover belong to?
Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadrius mongolus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Sand-Plover?
The closest relatives of Lesser Sand-Plover 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 🐾
Eurasian Dotterel
Charadrius morinellus
LC 🐾
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
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Lesser Sand-Plover
Charadrius mongolus
NE
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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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