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 6 species which occur in Bangladesh.
- River Lapwing Vanellus duvaucelii
- Yellow-wattled Lapwing Vanellus malabaricus
- Gray-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus
- Long-billed Plover Charadrius placidus
- Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
- Lesser Sandplover Charadrius mongolus
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Bangladesh