About the Pied Plover
The pied plover, also known as the pied lapwing, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is a bird of least concern according to the IUCN and can be found in northern South America. The species name cayanus refers to Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, where the pied plover can be found.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
| Species Codes | pielap1, PIPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Plover belong to?
The Pied Plover (Hoploxypterus cayanus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Pied Plover?
The pied plover, also known as the pied lapwing, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is a bird of least concern according to the IUCN and can be found in northern South America. The species name cayanus refers to Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, where the pied plover can be fou...
Where can I report a Pied Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pielap1, or on iNaturalist.
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