New Zealand Plover

Anarhynchus obscurus

New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Australia & Oceania.

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The New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Charadriidae Plovers
Genus Anarhynchus
Species obscurus

Where it lives

Coastal northern North I. and montane Stewart I. (New Zealand)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Family: Charadriidae
Order: Charadriiformes

Biology & behaviour

The New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU coastal n North I. and montane Stewart I. (New Zealand).

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the New Zealand Plover live?

The New Zealand Plover is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU coastal n North I. and montane Stewart I. (New Zealand).

What family does the New Zealand Plover belong to?

The New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

Is the New Zealand Plover endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.