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Charadrius semipalmatus Bonaparte, 1825
Semipalmated Plover
Florida native
Semipalmated plovers are found on mudflats and beaches in coastal areas of Florida during the non-breeding season and throughout Florida during migration. Breeding occurs mainly in Alaska, the northern territories of Canada plus the Canadian Atlantic provinces. During migration these birds can be seen throughout the rest of Canada, much of the United States and inland in Mexico and central America. Non-breeding season finds these plovers throughout the Caribbean and coastal areas of the United States, Mexico, Central America and some South American coasts.
A small shorebird 18.5cm (7-1/4 in.) long with a 48cm (19 in.) wingspan. Dark back and top of tail and white underneath. Dark cap over a white neck and white area above the beak. Distinctive breast band is black in breeding birds, somewhat lighter in non-breeding and younger birds. The short beak is two-toned, orange at the base and black towards the tip. Legs are yellow.
Charadrius semipalmatus is a member of the Charadriidae - Plovers and Lapwings family.
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Date record last modified: Nov 10, 2023
