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笛鴴 (Piping Plover)

Charadrius melodus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador, Norway, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese フエコチドリ
Chinese 笛鴴
Spanish Chorlo chiflador
French Pluvier siffleur
German Flötenregenpfeifer
Portuguese batuíra-melodiosa
Russian Желтоногий зуёк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 笛鴴?
The scientific name of 笛鴴 is Charadrius melodus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.
What is the conservation status of 笛鴴?
笛鴴 (Charadrius melodus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 笛鴴 live?
笛鴴 is found in Distributed across Ecuador, Norway, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway, United States.
What family does 笛鴴 belong to?
笛鴴 (Charadrius melodus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does 笛鴴 belong to?
笛鴴 (Charadrius melodus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 笛鴴?
The closest relatives of 笛鴴 in the genus Charadrius include 三斑鴴, 东方鸻, 二斑鴴, 剑鸻, 劍鴴〔長嘴鴴〕.

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