Wilson's Plover
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About the Wilson's Plover
The Wilson's Plover is a small species of shorebird found across parts of the Americas. Unlike some other small banded shorebirds, the Wilson's Plover is strictly coastal. Portions of the population are migratory, while birds in places like Florida and Caribbean islands remain year-round.
Wilson's Plovers have brownish backs, white underparts, and a dark band (black in breeding males) across the chest. They have relatively thick bills, which helps birders distinguish them from other similarly banded small shorebirds.
The Wilson's Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern as of July 2014, though the population trend is thought to be decreasing. They face threats of disturbance and degradation to their breeding and wintering habitats.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 10, 2014
Scientific Name
Charadrius wilsonia
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
6.3 to 7.9 inches
(16 to 20.1 cm)
Weight:
1.9 to 2.5 ounces
(53.9 to 70.9 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Batuíra-bicuda
Chinese
厚嘴鸻
Czech
kulík tlustozobý
Danish
Tyknæbbet Præstekrave
Dutch
Dikbekplevier
Finnish
paksunokkatylli
French
Pluvier de Wilson
German
Wilsonregenpfeifer
Italian
Corriere di wilson
Japanese
ウイルソンチドリ [uirusonchidori]
Norwegian
Tykknebblo
Polish
sieweczka grubodzioba
Russian
Зуёк Вильсона
Spanish
Chorlitejo Piquigrueso
Swedish
Wilsonstrandpipare
