About the Malaysian Plover
The Malaysian plover or Malay plover is a small wader that nests on beaches and salt flats in Southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus peronii |
| Species Codes | malplo1, MAPL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaysian Plover belong to?
The Malaysian Plover (Anarhynchus peronii) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malaysian Plover?
The Malaysian Plover is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malaysian Plover?
The Malaysian plover or Malay plover is a small wader that nests on beaches and salt flats in Southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Malaysian Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaysian Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malplo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
932
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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