About the Red-kneed Dotterel
The red-kneed dotterel is a species of plover in a monotypic genus in the family Charadriidae. It is often gregarious and will associate with other waders of its own and different species, even when nesting. It is nomadic and sometimes irruptive. It closest relatives among other plovers are the genera Peltohyas and Anarhynchus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Erythrogonys cinctus |
| Species Codes | rekdot1, RKDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-kneed Dotterel belong to?
The Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Red-kneed Dotterel?
The red-kneed dotterel is a species of plover in a monotypic genus in the family Charadriidae. It is often gregarious and will associate with other waders of its own and different species, even when nesting. It is nomadic and sometimes irruptive. It closest relatives among other plovers are the gene...
Where can I report a Red-kneed Dotterel sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-kneed Dotterel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rekdot1, or on iNaturalist.
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