About the Plains-wanderer
The plains-wanderer is an atypical species of wading bird, the only representative of family Pedionomidae and genus Pedionomus. It is endemic to Australia. Its historic range included much of eastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, but in recent years, it has become endangered with remaining known populations concentrated in the Riverina region of New South Wales and western Queensland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plains-wanderer (Pedionomidae) |
| Species | Pedionomus torquatus |
| Species Codes | plawan1, PLWA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plains-wanderer belong to?
The Plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) belongs to the Plains-wanderer family (Pedionomidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Plains-wanderer?
The Plains-wanderer is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Plains-wanderer?
The plains-wanderer is an atypical species of wading bird, the only representative of family Pedionomidae and genus Pedionomus. It is endemic to Australia. Its historic range included much of eastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, but in r...
Where can I report a Plains-wanderer sighting?
You can log sightings of Plains-wanderer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plawan1, or on iNaturalist.
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