Forbes's Plover
- Scientific name
- Thinornis forbesi
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Forbes's plover is a distinctive shorebird native to West Africa, easily recognized by its rounded wings and notched tail. Because this species inhabits specialized wetland and savanna habitats, it remains a meaningful study for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts interested in the avian biodiversity of the region.
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About Forbes's Plover
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