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Snowy Plover
Anarhynchus nivosus
(L 6.25" WS 17" Wt 1.4 oz)
Breeding on beaches is disturbed by
activities of humans and animals.
activities of humans and animals.
The Cloisters
Morro Bay
10Oct2012
Of all the birds, the Plover is king of the bean.
Oh how the coyotes, foxes and birds of prey
love the Plover.
love the Plover.
Fast food takeout. Eggs for breakfast, meat for
dinner.
dinner.
A plot by hungry wild life to have man, like
sheep dogs, guard the ranch.
sheep dogs, guard the ranch.
(Sharon Eckardt)
Imperial Beach,
20Feb2015
Tijuana River Estuary
San Diego County
San Diego County
30Dec2017
© BirdNote,
Bob
Sundstrom
Sundstrom
Anarhynchus is Greek for
backwards bill; nivosus in
Latin means snowy.
backwards bill; nivosus in
Latin means snowy.
IUCN Watch List
Status is Near
Status is Near
Threatened
© Paul
Marvin
Marvin
Macaulay
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