Plovers and Lapwings
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Charadriidae
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions. There are 66 species worldwide and 12 species which occur in Swaziland.
- Blacksmith Plover Vanellus armatus
- Senegal Lapwing Vanellus lugubris
- Black-winged Lapwing Vanellus melanopterus
- Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus
- Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus
- Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola (A)
- Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula (A)
- Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius
- Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris
- White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus (A)
- Chestnut-banded Plover Charadrius pallidus
- Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus (A)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Swaziland