Two-banded Plover

Anarhynchus falklandicus

Two-banded Plover (Anarhynchus falklandicus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South America.

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The Two-banded Plover (Anarhynchus falklandicus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Charadriidae Plovers
Genus Anarhynchus
Species falklandicus

Where it lives

Inland and coastal southeastern Chile, south-central, southeastern Argentina, locally north-central Argentina and southeastern Brazil; Falkland Is.

South America

Quick facts

Family: Charadriidae
Order: Charadriiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Two-banded Plover (Anarhynchus falklandicus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA inland and coastal se Chile, sc, se Argentina, locally nc Argentina and se Brazil; Falkland Is.

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 Two-banded Plover live?

The Two-banded Plover is found across South America with a range covering SA inland and coastal se Chile, sc, se Argentina, locally nc Argentina and se Brazil; Falkland Is.

What family does the Two-banded Plover belong to?

The Two-banded Plover (Anarhynchus falklandicus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

Is the Two-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.