Three-banded Plover

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

Overview

Three-banded Plover (Thinornis tricollaris) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thinornis; binomial: Thinornis tricollaris; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Three-banded Plover from Charadrius to Thinornis following AviList v2025.

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