About the Magellanic Plover
The Magellanic plover is a rare wader endemic to southernmost South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellidae) |
| Species | Pluvianellus socialis |
| Species Codes | magplo1, MAPL |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magellanic Plover belong to?
The Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellus socialis) belongs to the Magellanic Plover family (Pluvianellidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Magellanic Plover?
The Magellanic Plover is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Magellanic Plover?
The Magellanic plover is a rare wader endemic to southernmost South America....
Where can I report a Magellanic Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Magellanic Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magplo1, or on iNaturalist.
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
1
Species in Family
142
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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