Double-banded Plover

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

Overview

Double-banded Plover (Anarhynchus bicinctus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anarhynchus; binomial: Anarhynchus bicinctus; authority: (Jardine & Selby, 1827).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to coastal s, e Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far e of Australia) and New Caledonia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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