About the Caspian Plover
The Caspian plover is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means "Asian", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus asiaticus |
| Species Codes | casplo1, CAPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Caspian Plover belong to?
The Caspian Plover (Anarhynchus asiaticus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Caspian Plover?
The Caspian plover is a wader in the plover family of birds. The specific asiaticus is Latin and means \"Asian\", although in binomials it usually means the type locality was India....
Where can I report a Caspian Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Caspian Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code casplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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