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Charadrius semipalmatus

Photo by Option1
Location: Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos, California

[edit] Identification

17-19cm. Grey-brown back and wings, white belly, white breast with one black neckband, brown cap, white forehead, black mask around the eyes and a short orange and black bill.

[edit] Distribution

North, Central and South America. Breeds in northern Canada and Alaska migrating south in winter. Immatures can remain in wintering grounds in their second summer.

[edit] Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Open ground on beaches.

[edit] Behaviour

They nest on the ground in an open area.

The diet includes insects, crustaceans and worms. They forage for food on beaches and tidal flats.

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