About the Mountain Plover
The mountain plover is a medium-sized ground bird in the plover family (Charadriidae). It is misnamed, as it lives on level land. Unlike most plovers, it is usually not found near bodies of water or even on wet soil; it prefers dry habitat with short grass and bare ground. Its height is in the range of 5–9 inches, and length in the range of 8–10 inches ; and it weighs around 102 grams.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus montanus |
| Species Codes | mouplo, MOPL |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Plover belong to?
The Mountain Plover (Anarhynchus montanus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Plover?
The Mountain Plover is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by NatureServe.
How can I identify the Mountain Plover?
The mountain plover is a medium-sized ground bird in the plover family (Charadriidae). It is misnamed, as it lives on level land. Unlike most plovers, it is usually not found near bodies of water or even on wet soil; it prefers dry habitat with short grass and bare ground. Its height is in the range...
Where can I report a Mountain Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouplo, or on iNaturalist.
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