Oriental Plover

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Anarhynchus veredus

Oriental Plover, a reference photo
Photo: Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The oriental plover (Anarhynchus veredus), also known as the oriental dotterel, is a medium-sized plover closely related to the Caspian plover. It breeds in parts of Mongolia and China, migrating southwards each year to spend its non-breeding season in Indonesia, New Guinea and northern Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Oriental Plover being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Charadriidae
Species
Anarhynchus veredus

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