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Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Photo by KrystalSmith
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Field Notes

Notes:

I think he might be an American Golden-Plover, but I have no idea. We were right on the coast on Goose Island and there were quite a few of these guys.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

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Liam
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Liam
Some call it the "Gray Plover". Golden Plovers are more contrasting on the crown and supercilium and have a slightly smaller bill.

Spotted for Missions

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Oklahoma and Texas Wildlife
Mission
State Parks, NWR, WMA's of Texas
Photographed
PublishedApril 6, 2013

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