About the Double-banded Plover
The double-banded plover, known as the banded dotterel or pohowera in New Zealand, is a species of bird in the plover family. Two subspecies are recognised: the nominate Anarhynchus bicinctus bicinctus, which breeds throughout New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands, and A. b. exilis, which breeds in New Zealand's subantarctic Auckland Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus bicinctus |
| Species Codes | dobplo1, BADO, DBPL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-banded Plover belong to?
The Double-banded Plover (Anarhynchus bicinctus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Double-banded Plover?
The Double-banded Plover is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Double-banded Plover?
The double-banded plover, known as the banded dotterel or pohowera in New Zealand, is a species of bird in the plover family. Two subspecies are recognised: the nominate Anarhynchus bicinctus bicinctus, which breeds throughout New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands, and A. b. exilis, which breed...
Where can I report a Double-banded Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-banded Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dobplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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