About the Black-fronted Dotterel
The black-fronted dotterel is a small plover in the family Charadriidae that is found throughout much of Australia and New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Thinornis melanops |
| Species Codes | blfdot1, BFDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted Dotterel belong to?
The Black-fronted Dotterel (Thinornis melanops) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-fronted Dotterel?
The black-fronted dotterel is a small plover in the family Charadriidae that is found throughout much of Australia and New Zealand....
Where can I report a Black-fronted Dotterel sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted Dotterel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfdot1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
5,655
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