Plovers
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 9 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Common Ringed Plover | Charadrius hiaticula | |
| Kittlitz's Plover | Charadrius pecuarius | |
| Madagascar Plover* | Charadrius thoracicus | |
| Three-banded Plover | Charadrius tricollaris | |
| White-fronted Plover | Charadrius marginatus | |
| Lesser Sandplover | Charadrius mongolus | |
| Greater Sandplover | Charadrius leschenaultii | |
| Pacific Golden Plover | Pluvialis fulva | |
| Grey Plover | Pluvialis squatarola |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar