About the Wilson's Plover
Wilson's plover is a small bird of the family Charadriidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus wilsonia |
| Species Codes | wilplo, WIPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wilson's Plover belong to?
The Wilson's Plover (Anarhynchus wilsonia) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Wilson's Plover?
Wilson's plover is a small bird of the family Charadriidae....
Where can I report a Wilson's Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Wilson's Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilplo, 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
6,602
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