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Wilson's Plover

Charadrius wilsonia

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized plover of ocean beaches, the Wilson's Plover has a single chest band and a large, thick bill. The large bill helps it catch and eat larger prey items than other plovers on the beach. Cornell Lab

Habitat:

On the shore Ft. Desoto, Tampa Bay

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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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