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Puna Plover
Anarhynchus alticola
Puna Plover (Anarhynchus alticola) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South America.
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The Puna Plover (Anarhynchus alticola) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Charadriidae Plovers
- Genus Anarhynchus
- Species alticola
Where it lives
Montane central Peru and Bolivia to northeastern Chile and northwestern Argentina
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Puna Plover (Anarhynchus alticola) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA montane c Peru and Bolivia to ne Chile and nw Argentina.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Puna Plover live?
The Puna Plover is found across South America with a range covering SA montane c Peru and Bolivia to ne Chile and nw Argentina.
What family does the Puna Plover belong to?
The Puna Plover (Anarhynchus alticola) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Puna Plover endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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