Greater Sand Plover
Anarhynchus leschenaultii
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) · Charadriiformes · Shorebirds
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Greater Sand Plover with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Kentish Plover Anarhynchus alexandrinus | 108 |
| Caspian Plover Anarhynchus asiaticus | 101 |
| Oriental Plover Anarhynchus veredus | 72 |
| Siberian Sand Plover Anarhynchus mongolus | 64 |
| Tibetan Sand Plover Anarhynchus atrifrons | 45 |
Family
The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The family contains 69 species that are divided into 12 genera.
Order
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.