Long-billed Plover

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Long-billed Plover (<em>Thinornis placidus</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Long-billed Plover (Thinornis placidus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thinornis; binomial: Thinornis placidus; authority: (Gray, JE & Gray, GR, 1863).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to riverine c Nepal, ne India, s, se China, s Korean Pen., Taiwan, n Thailand and n, c Vietnam.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Long-billed Plover is moved from Charadrius to Thinornis following AviList v2025.

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