About the Hooded Plover
The hooded plover or hooded dotterel is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to southern Australia, where it inhabits ocean beaches and subcoastal lagoons.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Thinornis cucullatus |
| Species Codes | hooplo2, HOPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Plover belong to?
The Hooded Plover (Thinornis cucullatus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Plover?
The hooded plover or hooded dotterel is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to southern Australia, where it inhabits ocean beaches and subcoastal lagoons....
Where can I report a Hooded Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hooplo2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
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