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Kittlitz’s Plover
Anarhynchus pecuarius
Kittlitz's Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Africa.
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The Kittlitz’s Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) 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 pecuarius
Where it lives
Widespread inland Sub-Saharan Africa (except central), Nile Valley to Nile Delta, and Madagascar
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Kittlitz’s Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) belongs to the Charadriidae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF widespread inland Sub-Saharan Africa (except c), Nile Valley to Nile Delta, and Madagascar.
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 Kittlitz’s Plover live?
The Kittlitz’s Plover is found across Africa with a range covering AF widespread inland Sub-Saharan Africa (except c), Nile Valley to Nile Delta, and Madagascar.
What family does the Kittlitz’s Plover belong to?
The Kittlitz’s Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Kittlitz’s 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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