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Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

Critically Endangered

About

Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Charadriiformes (Yağmur kuşları)

Species

Charadrius hiaticula (Common Ringed Plover)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハジロコチドリ

Chinese 剑鸻

Spanish Chorlitejo grande

French grand gravelot occidental, grand gravelot

German Sandregenpfeifer

Portuguese borrelho-grande-de-coleira

Russian Галстучник

Arabic الزقزاق المطوق

Thai นกหัวโตเล็กขาส้ม

Similar Species in Charadrius

Charadrius semipalmatus

Charadrius leschenaultii

Charadrius alexandrinus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Ringed Plover?

The scientific name of Common Ringed Plover is Charadrius hiaticula. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.

What is the conservation status of Common Ringed Plover?

Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Ringed Plover live?

Common Ringed Plover is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Common Ringed Plover belong to?

Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Common Ringed Plover endangered?

Yes, Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Common Ringed Plover belong to?

Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Common Ringed Plover?

The closest relatives of Common Ringed Plover in the genus Charadrius include Kentish Plover, Collared Plover, Killdeer, Little Ringed Plover, Semipalmated Plover.