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Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus ORDER: CHARADRIIFORMES FAMILY: CHARADRIIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A small dark shorebird with a single band across its chest, the Semipalmated Plover is the most common plover seen on migration in most areas.

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Songs

  • Repeated call and song during flight display
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    © Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Calls

  • Calls
  • Song element
  • Call during courtshp
  • Typical call
  • Low intensity alarm call during distraction display
  • Calls
  • Songs and calls of squabbling birds
  • High intensity nest distraction
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    © Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

A short two-noted whistle, "chu-wee," with second note higher.

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