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Wilson's Plover

Charadrius wilsonia

Least Concern

About

Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) 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.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Charadrius wilsonia (Wilson's Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウィルソンチドリ

Chinese 厚嘴鴴

Spanish Chorlo pico grueso

French Pluvier de Wilson

German Wilsonregenpfeifer

Portuguese batuíra-bicuda

Russian Зуёк Вильсона

Similar Species in Charadrius

Chestnut-banded Plover

Critically Endangered

Charadrius morinellus

Charadrius leschenaultii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wilson's Plover?

The scientific name of Wilson's Plover is Charadrius wilsonia. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.

What is the conservation status of Wilson's Plover?

Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wilson's Plover live?

Wilson's Plover is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Wilson's Plover belong to?

Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Wilson's Plover endangered?

No, Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wilson's Plover belong to?

Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Wilson's Plover?

The closest relatives of Wilson's Plover in the genus Charadrius include Caspian Plover, Chestnut-banded Plover, Collared Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Double-banded Plover.