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White-fronted Plover

Anarhynchus marginatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The white-fronted plover or white-fronted sandplover (Charadrius marginatus) is a small (45-50 g) shorebird of the family Charadriidae that inhabits sandy beaches, dunes, mudflats and the shores of rivers and lakes in sub-saharan Africa and Madagascar. It nests in small shallow scrapes in the ground and lays clutches of one to three eggs. The species is monogamous and long-lived, with a life expectancy of approximately 12 years. The vast majority of pairs that mate together stay...

Frequently Asked Questions

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