About the Tawny-throated Dotterel
The tawny-throated dotterel is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Oreopholus ruficollis |
| Species Codes | tatdot1, TTDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-throated Dotterel belong to?
The Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Tawny-throated Dotterel?
The tawny-throated dotterel is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Tawny-throated Dotterel sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-throated Dotterel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tatdot1, 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
439
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