Genus Charadrius Higher classification Charadrius | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Charadrius falklandicus Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Rufous‑chested plover, Charadrius, Tawny‑throated dotterel, Collared plover |
The two-banded plover (Charadrius falklandicus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It breeds in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands. Part of the population migrates north in winter with some birds reaching Uruguay and southern Brazil.
Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes, saline marshes, rocky shores, and sandy shores.
References
Two-banded plover Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA