About the Shore Plover
The shore plover, also known as the shore dotterel, is a small plover endemic to New Zealand. Once found all around the New Zealand coast, it is now restricted to a few offshore islands. It is one of the world's rarest shorebirds, with a population of roughly 250.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Thinornis novaeseelandiae |
| Species Codes | shoplo1, SHPL |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shore Plover belong to?
The Shore Plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Shore Plover?
The Shore Plover is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Shore Plover?
The shore plover, also known as the shore dotterel, is a small plover endemic to New Zealand. Once found all around the New Zealand coast, it is now restricted to a few offshore islands. It is one of the world's rarest shorebirds, with a population of roughly 250....
Where can I report a Shore Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Shore Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shoplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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