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Grey plover
Pluvialis squatarola
37.0552, -7.74618
Field Notes
Description:
Non-breeding visitor from high Arctic nesting grounds, usually present October-April. In winter plumage, looks mainly grey with upperparts spangled black and white and underparts whitish; juvenile is similar but usually shows buffish wash. In breeding plumage (seldom seen in this region) adult acquires black underparts. All birds show black 'armpits' in flight.
Habitat:
Favours coastal mudflats.
Reference Links:
Grey Plover
Species ID Suggestions
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2012
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