Charradriidae (Plovers) observed
Photography by Mitch Doucet
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Species on this page.
Black-bellied Plover, American Golden-Plover, Pacific Golden-Plover, Northern Lapwing, Semipalmated Plover, Piping Plover, and Killdeer
Black-bellied Plover
Often forms small flocks when roosting or flying
American Golden-Plover
Slightly smaller than a Black-bellied Plover, with a relatively small head and bill.
Pacific Golden-Plover
Northern Lapwing
Very rare visitor from Europe; Found on agricultural fields, pastures, and mudflat
Semipalmated Plover
Common on open mudflats and beachesPiping Plover
Uncommon, with a world population of under 10,000 birds and very local on open sandy beaches
Killdeer
Common and widespread on any open ground.