Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

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Brief #

Grey-brown back and wings, a white belly, and a white breast with one black neckband.

Synonyms #

  • Chorlitejo semipalmeado (Spanish)
  • Píllara semipalmada (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

Adults have a grey-brown back and wings, a white belly, and a white breast with one black neckband. They have a brown cap, a white forehead, a black mask around the eyes and a short orange and black bill.

Measurements #

Length: 14 - 20 cm
Wingspan: 35 - 56 cm
Weight: 22 - 63 g