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Semipalmated Plover

Semipalmated Plover

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The Semipalmated Plover is a small, migratory shorebird with a single dark breast band and partially webbed feet. It is a widespread species across the Americas.
Where to spot
Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America, migrating to coastal areas, mudflats, and beaches across North, Central, and South America for winter.
How to spot
Look for it probing shorelines and mudflats with its short bill. Identify by its single black breast band, short neck, and characteristic 'peep' call.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration along coastal and inland stopover sites. Summer in northern breeding grounds, winter in southern non-breeding grounds.
File:Semipalmated Plover (2) - Charadrius semipalmatus (21606726981).jpg
File:Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, New Jersey, USA.jpg
File:Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) RWD1.jpg
File:Semipalmated Plover - Charadrius semipalmatus (21410022448).jpg
File:Semipalmated Plover (2) - Charadrius semipalmatus (21606726981).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, New Jersey, USA.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) RWD1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Semipalmated Plover - Charadrius semipalmatus (21410022448).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its name 'semipalmated' refers to the partial webbing between its toes, a feature that helps it navigate soft mud and sandy substrates while foraging.
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