Family Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
The family Charadriidae consists of Lapwings, Plovers and Dotterels. They are small to medium round-headed, short-billed waders. Generally migratory or nomadic.
10 species photographed. See the Australian birds list.
Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva
Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola
Red-capped Plover Charadrius ruficapillus
Double-banded Plover Charadrius bicinctus
Lesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus
Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii
Black-fronted Dotterel Elseyornis melanops
Red-kneed Dotterel Erythrogonys cinctus
Banded Lapwing Vanellus tricolor
Masked Lapwing Vanellus miles
