Piping Plovers are round and stocky little plovers that frequently stand in a horizontal position. They also have round heads and large dark eyes that give them a big-eyed look. The bill is short and stubby.
Relative Size
Larger than a Least Sandpiper, smaller than a Black-bellied Plover.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between sparrow and robin](/guide/images/size/btwn-sparrow-robin.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 6.7-7.1 in (17-18 cm)
- Weight: 1.5-2.2 oz (43-63 g)
- Length: 6.7-7.1 in (17-18 cm)
- Weight: 1.5-2.2 oz (43-63 g)