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 of which 14 occur in Thailand. In addition to the listed species, a distinctive Charadrius plover known as ‘White-faced’ Plover has been seen in Thailand in recent years. It is at present unclear whether it is a new species or a subspecies of Kentish Plover.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Lapwing | Vanellus vanellus | Rare winter visitor |
| River Lapwing | Vanellus duvaucelii | |
| Grey-headed Lapwing | Vanellus cinereus | Winter visitor |
| Red-wattled Lapwing | Vanellus indicus | |
| Pacific Golden Plover | Pluvialis fulva | Winter visitor |
| Grey Plover | Pluvialis squatarola | Winter visitor |
| Ringed Plover | Charadrius hiaticula | Accidental |
| Long-billed Plover | Charadrius placidus | Rare winter visitor |
| Little Ringed Plover | Charadrius dubius | Winter visitor |
| Kentish Plover | Charadrius alexandrinus | Winter visitor |
| Malaysian Plover | Charadrius peronii | |
| Lesser Sand Plover | Charadrius mongolus | Winter visitor |
| Greater Sand Plover | Charadrius leschenaultii | Winter visitor |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand