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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus marginatus |
| Species Codes | whfplo1, 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.