Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)

Scientific Classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Charadriiformes
Family:	Charadriidae
Species:	Charadrius semipalmatus
Common:	Semipalmated plover

The Semipalmated plover is a small shorebird of the plover family. They breed across northern Canada and Alaska. In winter they migrate to coastal areas ranging from the United States to Patagonia.

Identification

Adults

The male and female Semipalmated plover are similar in appearance. They have 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, a short orange and black bill and long yellow legs.

Immature

Immature birds are similar to adults but with duller markings and pale scaling on back.