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Near Threatened

Malaysian Plover

Anarhynchus peronii

Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Charadriiformes
  3. Family Charadriidae Plovers
  4. Genus Anarhynchus
  5. Species peronii

Where it lives

Coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region

Quick facts

Family
Charadriidae

Biology & behaviour

The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region.

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Malaysian Plover live?

The Malaysian Plover is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR coastal Malay Pen. to Philippines (local), Greater and Lesser Sundas and Sulawesi region.

What family does the Malaysian Plover belong to?

The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

Is the Malaysian Plover endangered?

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

Conservation

Near Threatened

Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.

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