A sturdy, medium-sized shorebird with a heavy bill for a plover. It has fairly long legs, large eyes, and a rather large head.
Relative Size
Larger than a Semipalmated Plover, smaller than a Killdeer.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between sparrow and robin](/guide/images/size/btwn-sparrow-robin.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 6.3-7.9 in (16-20 cm)
- Weight: 1.9-2.5 oz (55-70 g)
- Length: 6.3-7.9 in (16-20 cm)
- Weight: 1.9-2.5 oz (55-70 g)