Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Specie | Confusioni |
|---|---|
| Corriere grosso Charadrius hiaticula | 51 |
| Corriere piccolo Thinornis dubius | 34 |
| Piviere tortolino Eudromias morinellus | 20 |
| Piviere orientale Pluvialis fulva | 19 |
| Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus | 16 |
Famiglia
The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The family contains 69 species that are divided into 12 genera.
Ordine
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.