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Rufous-chested Dotterel

Charadrius modestus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムネアカチドリ
Chinese 棕胸鴴
Spanish Chorlito chileno
French Pluvier de d'Urville
German Rotbrust-Regenpfeifer
Portuguese batuíra-de-peito-tijolo
Russian Красногрудая ржанка

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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 Rufous-chested Dotterel?
The scientific name of Rufous-chested Dotterel is Charadrius modestus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-chested Dotterel?
Rufous-chested Dotterel (Charadrius modestus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous-chested Dotterel live?
Rufous-chested Dotterel is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Rufous-chested Dotterel belong to?
Rufous-chested Dotterel (Charadrius modestus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Rufous-chested Dotterel endangered?
No, Rufous-chested Dotterel (Charadrius modestus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous-chested Dotterel belong to?
Rufous-chested Dotterel (Charadrius modestus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous-chested Dotterel?
The closest relatives of Rufous-chested Dotterel 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 🐾
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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