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 2 species which occur in the Cook Islands.
- Pacific Golden-Plover Pluvialis fulva
- Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Cook Islands