ARKive - Mountain plover - Charadrius montanus- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Mountain plover (Charadrius montanus)

Gunning’s golden mole (Neamblysomus gunningi)
Gunning’s golden mole is perhaps one of the most enigmatic members of an ancient group of subterranean mammals that, according to fossil... More 1 Image 0 videos
Long-tailed meadowlark (Sturnella loyca)
In addition to having the longest tail, the aptly named long-tailed meadowlark is by far the largest of the seven species of New World... More 10 Images 1 Video
Field sparrow (Spizella pusilla)
Probably best known for its simple yet distinctive song, the field sparrow (Spizella pusilla) is a relatively common sight and sound in... More 10 Images 1 Video
Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its... More 11 Images 1 Video
Tufted vetch (Viccia cracca)
Tufted vetch is a common scrambling or climbing member of the pea family (Fabaceae). The leaves and stems are fairly hairy, and there are... More 7 Images 1 Video
Wood white butterfly (Leptidea sinapis)
The wood white butterfly is a rather delicate-looking species, often overlooked along with other members of the white butterfly family. It... More 10 Images 0 videos
Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis)
The Latin name (Hydropotes inermis) of this unusual small deer translates as ‘unarmed water-drinker’, referring to the species’ lack of... More 36 Images 1 Video
Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
The scientific name for this species, Caprimulgus, is from the Latin for “goat sucker”, a name that arose from a past belief that this bird... More 3 Images 0 videos
Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus)
Deriving from the Latin for ashy, the common name of this medium-sized bird of prey is a reference to the adult male’s grey plumage. This... More 4 Images 0 videos
Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America... More 12 Images 0 videos
North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Green peafowl (Pavo muticus)
The green peafowl (Pavo muticus) is famous for the glorious train carried by the male, the green peafowl lifts these metre-long... More 15 Images 6 Videos
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of... More 6 Images 0 videos
Mountain skink (Chalcides montanus)
Named for the mountainous regions it inhabits, the mountain skink (Chalcides montanus) is a small, poorly-known lizard from the Atlas... More 1 Image 0 videos
Rough-haired golden mole (Chrysospalax villosus)
Information on the rough-haired golden mole is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Considered to be one of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian eagle-owl is an impressive and majestic bird, with distinctive... More 26 Images 3 Videos
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos
Wingless mantis (Apteromantis aptera)
Apteromantis aptera is a small mantis endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Its most distinctive feature is the complete absence of wings in... More 7 Images 0 videos
Red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens)
With the typical compact, rounded tinamou body shape, the red-winged tinamou is distinguished by its relatively large size and reddish-brown... More 9 Images 0 videos
Shikra (Accipiter badius)
The shikra is considered to be the commonest small hawk of dry woodland and savanna in Africa and India. The adult male shikra is smaller... More 18 Images 0 videos
Red-headed bunting (Emberiza bruniceps)
Information on the red-headed bunting is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The only member of the Laniidae family (true shrikes) to occur exclusively in North America, the loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
Information on the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Crab spider (Misumena vatia)
There is just a single species in Britain belonging to the genus Misumena. As the common name suggests, it is reminiscent of a crab, with... More 28 Images 2 Videos
Lanza's skink (Chalcides lanzai)
Named after the Italian herpetologist Benedetto Lanza, Lanza’s skink (Chalcides lanzai) is a poorly-known lizard found at high altitudes in... More 6 Images 0 videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos

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