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Charadriidae

bird family

Also known as: plover family

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classification

In charadriiform: Annotated classification
Family Charadriidae (plovers, lapwings) Small to medium-sized birds. Mostly with bold (but often concealing) plumage patterns of solid blacks, gray, browns, and white; many with one or two chest bands. Some with wattles and wing spurs. Bill usually short, with a swollen tip. Legs moderately long…
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