About the Chestnut-banded Plover
The chestnut-banded plover is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. This species has a large range, being distributed across Southern Africa. However, it occupies a rather small area.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus pallidus |
| Species Codes | chbplo1, CBPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-banded Plover belong to?
The Chestnut-banded Plover (Anarhynchus pallidus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-banded Plover?
The chestnut-banded plover is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. This species has a large range, being distributed across Southern Africa. However, it occupies a rather small area....
Where can I report a Chestnut-banded Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-banded Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbplo1, 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
416
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