Greater Sand Plover
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.
