Inland Dotterel

Overview

Inland Dotterel (Peltohyas australis) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Peltohyas; binomial: Peltohyas australis; authority: (Gould, 1841).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Restore Inland Plover to genus Peltohyas and English name to Inland Dotterel; relative of Wrybill and Red-kneed Dotterel; resequence following lapwings, their sister group (Baker et al. 2007; Fjeldså pers. comm.).