Plover ID, Florida, USA (1 Viewer)

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bobsofpa

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• Apr 16, 2012

• #1

The below photograph was taken yesterday at Merritt Island National Park, Florida, USA.

The only Plover I can think of for this is a Black-bellied Plover but they should be in breeding plumage now. Could this be a Juvenile?? Very early for one but this is Florida.

 

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ospr3y

Osprey Fanatic

• Apr 16, 2012

• #2

I say Black-bellied over American Golden-Plover based on the white belly. Not sure on the age, but from what I've gathered, not all BBPL are in full breeding plumage yet.

 

Steve Schoech

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• Apr 16, 2012

• #3

ospr3y said:

but from what I've gathered, not all BBPL are in full breeding plumage yet.

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Agree BBP ... I had one on Daupin Island on Sat. with little hint of breeding plumage.

 

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fugl

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• Apr 16, 2012

• #4

Black-bellied for me too