About Magellanic Plover
The Magellanic Plover are a family of birds (Latin: <em>Pluvianellidae</em>) within the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
The Magellanic Plover are a family of birds (Latin: Pluvianellidae) within the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids. Worldwide the family includes about 1 genera and 1 species. Its members are primarily distributed across South America. Notable genera include Pluvianellus. Charadriiformes are a large, diverse order of 394 species of shorebirds, gulls, terns, auks and allies found on coasts, wetlands and open country worldwide.
Classification
Family: Pluvianellidae (Magellanic Plover); Order: Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids; about 1 genera and 1 species.
Distribution
Primarily across South America.
