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 4 species which occur in Vanuatu.
- Pacific Golden-Plover Pluvialis fulva
- Double-banded Plover Charadrius bicinctus (A)
- Lesser Sandplover Charadrius mongolus (A)
- Oriental Plover Charadrius veredus (A)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Vanuatu