About the Red-capped Plover
The red-capped plover, also known as the red-capped dotterel, is a small species of plover.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus ruficapillus |
| Species Codes | recplo1, RCPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-capped Plover belong to?
The Red-capped Plover (Anarhynchus ruficapillus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Red-capped Plover?
The red-capped plover, also known as the red-capped dotterel, is a small species of plover....
Where can I report a Red-capped Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-capped Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recplo1, 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
5,372
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