About the Puna Plover
The puna plover is a species of bird in subfamily Charadriinae of family Charadriidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus alticola |
| Species Codes | punplo1, PUPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puna Plover belong to?
The Puna Plover (Anarhynchus alticola) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Puna Plover?
The puna plover is a species of bird in subfamily Charadriinae of family Charadriidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru....
Where can I report a Puna Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Puna Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code punplo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
342
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