Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-melodus"></birdfyi-bird>The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.1 cm and a weight of 53.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Piping Plover: 17–18 cm, pale sandy-gray plover with an incomplete breast-band, orange legs, and yellow-orange bill. Breeds on Atlantic beaches, Great Lakes shores, and Great Plains rivers of North America. Critically threatened by beach disturbance; listed as Near Threatened globally. Winters on Gulf and Atlantic coasts. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.1 cm | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 53.4 g | 1.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius melodus |
Distribution
Piping Plover has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family