About the Oriental Plover
The Oriental Plover (Anarhynchus veredus) is a species of bird in the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 69 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code oriplo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus veredus |
| Species Codes | oriplo1, ORPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Plover belong to?
The Oriental Plover (Anarhynchus veredus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Plover?
The Oriental Plover is a member of the Plovers and Lapwings family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Oriental Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oriplo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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