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Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Charadriidae ›Genus: Thinornis

About

The three-banded plover, or three-banded sandplover (Charadrius tricollaris), is a small wader. This plover is resident and generally sedentary in much of East Africa, southern Africa and Madagascar. It occurs mainly on inland rivers, pools, lakes and pans, frequenting their exposed shores. This species is often seen as single individuals, but it will form small flocks. It hunts by sight for insects, worms and other invertebrates. Three-banded plovers have a sharp whistled weeet-weet call. Its larger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Three-banded Plover?
The scientific name of Three-banded Plover is Thinornis tricollaris.
What is the conservation status of Three-banded Plover?
The Three-banded Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the family Charadriidae.
What genus does Three-banded Plover belong to?
Three-banded Plover belongs to the genus Thinornis.