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Red-capped Plover

Charadrius ruficapillus

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Charadrius
Species
Charadrius ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカエリシロチドリ
Chinese 紅帽鴴
Spanish Chorlitejo capirrojo
French Pluvier à tête rousse
German Rotkopf-Regenpfeifer
Portuguese batuíra-de-capuz-vermelho
Russian Красношапочный зуёк

Similar Species in Charadrius

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นกหัวโตขาดำ
Charadrius alexandrinus
Critically Endangered
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นกหัวโตขายาว
Charadrius veredus
Least Concern
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นกหัวโตทรายเล็ก
Charadrius mongolus
Not Evaluated
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นกหัวโตทรายใหญ่
Charadrius leschenaultii
Not Evaluated
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นกหัวโตปากยาว
Charadrius placidus
Least Concern
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นกหัวโตมลายู
Charadrius peronii
Near Threatened
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นกหัวโตเล็กขาส้ม
Charadrius hiaticula
Critically Endangered
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นกหัวโตเล็กขาเหลือง
Charadrius dubius
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Charadrius — 20 Species

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นกหัวโตขาดำ
Charadrius alexandrinus
CR 🐾
นกหัวโตขายาว
Charadrius veredus
LC 🐾
นกหัวโตทรายเล็ก
Charadrius mongolus
NE 🐾
นกหัวโตทรายใหญ่
Charadrius leschenaultii
NE 🐾
นกหัวโตปากยาว
Charadrius placidus
LC 🐾
นกหัวโตมลายู
Charadrius peronii
NT 🐾
นกหัวโตเล็กขาส้ม
Charadrius hiaticula
CR 🐾
นกหัวโตเล็กขาเหลือง
Charadrius dubius
VU 🐾
White-faced Plover
Charadrius dealbatus
DD 🐾
Mountain Plover
Charadrius montanus
NT 🐾
Two-banded Plover
Charadrius falklandicus
LC 🐾
White-fronted Plover
Charadrius marginatus
LC
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Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
LC
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Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
NT 🐾
Puna Plover
Charadrius alticola
LC 🐾
Red-breasted Dotterel
Charadrius obscurus
CR 🐾
Rufous-chested Dotterel
Charadrius modestus
LC 🐾
St. Helena Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae
VU 🐾
Snowy Plover
Charadrius nivosus
LC 🐾
Forbes's Plover
Charadrius forbesi
LC
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