About the Red-breasted Dotterel
The New Zealand dotterel is a species of shorebird found only in certain areas of New Zealand. It is also called the New Zealand plover or red-breasted plover, and its Māori names include tūturiwhatu, pukunui, and kūkuruatu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus obscurus |
| Species Codes | rebdot1, SRBP, NZPL, RBDO, NNZD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-breasted Dotterel belong to?
The Red-breasted Dotterel (Anarhynchus obscurus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Red-breasted Dotterel?
The New Zealand dotterel is a species of shorebird found only in certain areas of New Zealand. It is also called the New Zealand plover or red-breasted plover, and its Māori names include tūturiwhatu, pukunui, and kūkuruatu....
Where can I report a Red-breasted Dotterel sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-breasted Dotterel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebdot1, or on iNaturalist.
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