About the White-faced Plover
The white-faced plover is a small shorebird predominantly found along the coastal shores of subtropical and tropical eastern Asia. Initially described by British ornithologist Robert Swinhoe, the bird resembles the east Asian subspecies of the Kentish plover with which it has been much confused and sometimes considered to be a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus dealbatus |
| Species Codes | whfplo2, WFPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Plover belong to?
The White-faced Plover (Anarhynchus dealbatus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Plover?
The white-faced plover is a small shorebird predominantly found along the coastal shores of subtropical and tropical eastern Asia. Initially described by British ornithologist Robert Swinhoe, the bird resembles the east Asian subspecies of the Kentish plover with which it has been much confused and ...
Where can I report a White-faced Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfplo2, or on iNaturalist.
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