New Zealand Plover
Anarhynchus obscurus
NENot Evaluated Endemic to New Zealand
- Family
- Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
The New Zealand dotterel (Anarhynchus obscurus, synonym: Charadrius obscurus) is a species of shorebird found only in certain areas of New Zealand. It is also called the New Zealand plover or red-breasted plover, and its Māori names include tūturiwhatu, pukunui, and kūkuruatu.
There are two subspecies. The southern subspecies is critically endangered and was nearing extinction with about 70 individuals remaining in 1992.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: New Zealand dotterel
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
