Semipalmated Plover
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About the Semipalmated Plover
Also known as: Semi-palmated Plover, American Ringed Plover
The Semipalmated Plover is a small species of shorebird found in parts of North and South America. They breed across much of Canada and Alaska, and winter along coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and South America. It closely resembles the Ringed Plover found in Eurasia.
Semipalmated Plovers have webbing between their front toes. Chicks and adults have been observed swimming small distances to reach new feeding areas. These little birds feed on invertebrates from both freshwater and saltwater sources.
The conservation status of the Semipalmated Plover is Least Concern as of July 2014, and their population trend is stable.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 9, 2014
Scientific Name
Charadrius semipalmatus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
6.7 to 7.5 inches
(17 to 19.1 cm)
Wingspan:
inches
( cm)
Weight:
1.7 ounces
(48.2 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Batuíra-de-bando
Chinese
半蹼鸻
Czech
kulík kanadský
Danish
Amerikansk Præstekrave
Dutch
Amerikaanse Bontbekplevier
Finnish
kanadantylli
French
Pluvier semipalmé
German
Amerikanischer Sandregenpfeifer
Italian
Corriere semipalmato
Japanese
ミカズキチドリ [mizukakichidori]
Norwegian
Amerikasandlo
Polish
sieweczka skapopletwa
Russian
Перепончатопалый галстучник
Spanish
Chorlitejo Semipalmeado
Swedish
Flikstrandpipare
