Black-bellied Plover
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Non-breeding Winter Plummage France Paulsen |
Breeding Summer Plummage France Paulsen |
Transitional Plummage Jim Bennight |
- Largest Plover in North America at 11.5 inches.
- Is sturdy; note color/markings on photos and size/shape of bill.
- When in flight, look for its black "armpits".
- Winters along U.S. coasts; nests in very northern parts of Canada and Alaska.
- As with many shorebirds, a few spend the summer in our area.