Species in the genus Charadrius Results 1 - 10
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Two-banded plover (Charadrius falklandicus)
As its name suggests, the two-banded plover is readily distinguished from most other wading birds by the presence of two conspicuo...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
Information on the lesser sand plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  11 Images  2 Videos
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Chestnut-banded plover (Charadrius pallidus)
Information on the chestnut-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus)
Information on the Caspian plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultia)
Information on the greater sand plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  7 Images  1 Video
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Madagascar plover (Charadrius thoracicus)
This small, long-legged shorebird has brown-grey plumage on the upperparts. The white underparts, which are tinged yellowish-ora...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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New Zealand dotterel (Charadrius obscurus)
The New Zealand dotterel is the largest bird of its genus, recognised by its predominantly grey-brown upperparts and off-white und...  More  8 Images  2 Videos
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Mountain plover (Charadrius montanus)
This poorly named species is not actually a mountain-dwelling bird, but is endemic to the Great Plains of North America. Similarl...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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St Helena plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae)
The St. Helena plover is the only surviving bird species endemic to the South Atlantic island of St. Helena. The upperparts are da...  More  6 Images  1 Video

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