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Charadrius semipalmatus

Photo by Option1
Photo taken: Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos, California.

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.

Distribution

Canada and Alaska.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open ground on beaches.

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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