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Chestnut-banded Plover
Anarhynchus pallidus
Chestnut-banded Plover (Anarhynchus pallidus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Africa.
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The Chestnut-banded Plover (Anarhynchus pallidus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in Africa. 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 pallidus
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Chestnut-banded Plover (Anarhynchus pallidus) belongs to the Charadriidae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF inland and coastal e, s Africa.
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 Chestnut-banded Plover live?
The Chestnut-banded Plover is found across Africa with a range covering AF inland and coastal e, s Africa.
What family does the Chestnut-banded Plover belong to?
The Chestnut-banded Plover (Anarhynchus pallidus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Chestnut-banded 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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