Charadriidae
- Anarhynchus
- Charadrius
- Elseyornis
- Erythrogonys
- Hoploxypterus
- Oreopholus
- Peltohyas
- Phegornis
- Pluvialis
- Thinornis
- Vanellus
- Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus
A plover with a long crest and glossy green plumage. It breeds in lowland Britain and is also widespread in lowlands and coastal wetlands in winter.
- Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola
A large plover that breeds in the Arctic and feeds on coastal mudflats during migration and winter. Breeding-plumaged males show a sharp black-and-white pattern.
- American Golden-Plover Pluvialis dominica
The American Golden-Plover breeds on Arctic and subarctic tundra and winters from eastern Brazil to Argentina.
- Pacific Golden-Plover Pluvialis fulva
In breeding plumage, its black face and underparts are edged by a white stripe, with gold-spangled upperparts. It breeds on tundra and searches the ground for insects.
- Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
This small plover searches along water for prey. It breeds in the UK in summer and has a yellow ring around the eye.
- Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria
In breeding plumage, a golden-spangled back contrasts with a black breast and belly. It uses uplands in summer and lowlands in winter.
- Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
A North American plover of open ground. It runs, pauses, and searches the ground for insects.
- Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus
A bird with a black head and breast, red bill, and red skin in front of the eyes. It is often found in pairs or small groups in grasslands and marshes.
- Sociable Lapwing Vanellus gregarius
A migratory bird with a dark cap and sandy plumage that travels between Central Asia and regions including South Asia.
- Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus
A bird of open areas near water. Small, spur-like projections on its wings give it its English name.
- Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus
The Semipalmated Plover is a small shorebird with a dark band across the chest. It migrates from North American breeding grounds toward South America.
- Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula
A small shorebird that breeds on beaches. Britain has birds present year-round, winter visitors, and birds passing through on migration.