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.
| Name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Lapwing | Vanellus chilensis | |
| American Golden Plover | Pluvialis dominica | |
| Black-bellied Plover | Pluvialis squatarola | |
| Ringed Plover | Charadrius hiaticula | Trinidad only; Rare/Accidental |
| Semipalmated Plover | Charadrius semipalmatus | |
| Wilson's Plover | Charadrius wilsonia | Trinidad only |
| Killdeer | Charadrius vociferus | |
| Snowy Plover | Charadrius nivosus | Tobago only; Rare/Accidental |
| Collared Plover | Charadrius collaris |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago