Oriental Plover

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Oriental Plover (<em>Anarhynchus veredus</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Oriental Plover (Anarhynchus veredus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anarhynchus; binomial: Anarhynchus veredus; authority: (Gould, 1848).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: inland and coastal Indonesian Arch. from Java to Lesser Sundas, s New Guinea and nw to nc Australia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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