About the Oriental Plover
The oriental plover, also known as the oriental dotterel, is a medium-sized plover closely related to the Caspian plover. It breeds in parts of Mongolia and China, migrating southwards each year to spend its non-breeding season in Indonesia, New Guinea and northern Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus veredus |
| Species Codes | oriplo1, ORPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Anarhynchus veredus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Plover?
The oriental plover, also known as the oriental dotterel, is a medium-sized plover closely related to the Caspian plover. It breeds in parts of Mongolia and China, migrating southwards each year to spend its non-breeding season in Indonesia, New Guinea and northern Australia....
Where can I report a Oriental Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oriplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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