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Europe
Patagonian Plover
Vanellus morinellusapri
About this species
The Patagonian Plover (Charadriidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours tropical environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Patagonian Plover is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Charadriidae family. Its preferred habitat is tropical, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, 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.