Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Pronounced (approx.): kuh-RAD-ree-us sem-ee-pal-MAY-tus
A compact shorebird that searches muddy ground with short runs and frequent pauses.
Three Identification Clues
A small, round-headed plover with a short, stout bill.
Brown upperparts and white underparts separated by one dark breast band.
Yellow-orange legs; breeding adults show orange at the base of the black-tipped bill.
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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