Grey Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

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Brief #

Silver and black spotted upperparts, a black face, neck and belly.

Synonyms #

  • Chorlito gris (Spanish)
  • Píllara cincenta (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Grey Plover is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

In summer it has silver and black spotted upperparts, a black face, neck and belly. In winter, it loses the black feathers and takes on a browny-grey look. In both plumages, the rump is white and in flight in winter it shows distinctive black 'armpits'.

Measurements #

Length: 28 - 28 cm
Wingspan: 77 - 77 cm
Weight: 240 - 240 g

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