Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Europe & Northern Asia.

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Birds of Australia Birds of Spain Birds of France Birds of the United Kingdom Birds of Ireland Birds of India Birds of Portugal Birds of the United States Birds of New South Wales Birds of Northern Territory

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Plovers of Australia Plovers of Spain Plovers of France Plovers of the United Kingdom Plovers of Ireland Plovers of India Plovers of Portugal Plovers of the United States Plovers of New South Wales Plovers of Northern Territory

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The Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in Africa, Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Charadriidae Plovers
Genus Anarhynchus
Species alexandrinus

Where it lives

Widespread, coastal and inland southern Palearctic to northeastern, southern Asia

Quick facts

Family: Charadriidae
Order: Charadriiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across Africa, Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers PAL, AF, OR widespread, coastal and inland s Palearctic to ne, s Asia.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Kentish Plover live?

The Kentish Plover is found across Africa, Europe & Northern Asia and South & Southeast Asia with a range covering PAL, AF, OR widespread, coastal and inland s Palearctic to ne, s Asia.

What family does the Kentish Plover belong to?

The Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.