Wilson's Plover
Charadrius wilsonia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-wilsonia"></birdfyi-bird>The Wilson's Plover (Charadrius wilsonia) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.5 cm and a weight of 63.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Wilson's Plover: 17–20 cm, stocky Americas plover with a very thick black bill adapted for catching fiddler crabs, and a single broad breast-band. Resident on sandy beaches and tidal mudflats of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, Caribbean, and Pacific coast of Central and South America. Largely sedentary. Crab specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm | 9.3 in |
| Weight | 63.1 g | 2.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 31-35 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius wilsonia |
Distribution
Wilson's Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family