Greater Sand Plover

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Greater Sand Plover (<em>Anarhynchus leschenaultii</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Greater Sand Plover (Anarhynchus leschenaultii) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anarhynchus; binomial: Anarhynchus leschenaultii; authority: (Lesson, RP, 1826).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: coastal e, s Africa to s Ryukyu Is. (=Nansei Shoto; s Japan), Australia, Melanesia and w Micronesia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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