White-fronted Plover
Anarhynchus marginatus
White-fronted Plover (Anarhynchus marginatus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Africa.
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The White-fronted Plover (Anarhynchus marginatus) 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 marginatus
Quick facts
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The White-fronted Plover (Anarhynchus marginatus) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF widespread coastal and inland Sub-Saharan Africa 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 White-fronted Plover live?
The White-fronted Plover is found across Africa with a range covering AF widespread coastal and inland Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.
What family does the White-fronted Plover belong to?
The White-fronted Plover (Anarhynchus marginatus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the White-fronted 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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