Red-capped Plover

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

Overview

Red-capped Plover (Anarhynchus ruficapillus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anarhynchus; binomial: Anarhynchus ruficapillus; authority: (Temminck, 1821).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to e Java.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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