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Europe
Hooded Plover
Pluvialis wilsonia
About this species
A characteristic species of the Charadriidae family, the Hooded Plover occupies coastal regions throughout Europe. Its IUCN status is currently Least Concern.
The Hooded Plover is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Charadriidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Charadriidae family and Charadriiformes order.