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 Korean species, of which 3 breed in Korea.
- Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva
- Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola
- Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula
- Long-billed Plover Charadrius placidus
- Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
- Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus
- Mongolian Plover Charadrius mongolus
- Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii
- Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus
- Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus
- Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus
Read more about this topic: List Of Non-passerine Birds Of Korea