Charadrii is a suborder of birds of the Charadriiformes.

Systematics

The family order and number of species are based on AviList v2025.

  • Pluvianellidae (Magellanic Plover) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Chionidae (Sheathbills) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Burhinidae (Thick-knees and Stone-curlews) — 10 species, 3 genera
  • Pluvianidae (Egyptian Plover) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) — 9 species, 3 genera
  • Ibidorhynchidae (Ibisbill) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) — 12 species, 1 genus
  • Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) — 69 species, 12 genera

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