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White-fronted Plover

Anarhynchus marginatus · Species of shorebird of the family Charadriidae from Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar
Order
Charadriiformes
Codes
whfplo1, WFPL

About the White-fronted Plover

The white-fronted plover or white-fronted sandplover is a small shorebird of the family Charadriidae that inhabits sandy beaches, dunes, mudflats and the shores of rivers and lakes in sub-saharan Africa and Madagascar. It nests in small shallow scrapes in the ground and lays clutches of one to three eggs. The species is monogamous and long-lived, with a life expectancy of approximately 12 years. The vast majority of pairs that mate together stay together during the following years of breeding and retain the same territory. The white-fronted plover has a similar appearance to the Kentish plover, with a white fore crown and dark bands connecting the eyes to the bill.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyPlovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
SpeciesAnarhynchus marginatus
Species Codeswhfplo1, WFPL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-fronted Plover belong to?

The White-fronted Plover (Anarhynchus marginatus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.

How can I identify the White-fronted Plover?

The white-fronted plover or white-fronted sandplover is a small shorebird of the family Charadriidae that inhabits sandy beaches, dunes, mudflats and the shores of rivers and lakes in sub-saharan Africa and Madagascar. It nests in small shallow scrapes in the ground and lays clutches of one to three...

Where can I report a White-fronted Plover sighting?

You can log sightings of White-fronted Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfplo1, or on iNaturalist.