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Black-bellied Plover
Stanley Jones

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola cynosurae) Also known as the Grey Plover. Transitional plumage from breeding to winter.
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Habitat
Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at East Bay boat ramp.
Location
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Pluvialis squatarola
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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That's a super picture of a plover I've quite a soft spot for.... very handsome guys.

Yes, we call them Grey here as, I think, we don't normally get them in their summer plumage with the black belly.

What a super picture this is - excellent work here Stanley.
 
mali
Two beauties Stan, good job buddy...Love to see these in full breeding colours, they are so beautiful...We call them Grey Plovers.
 
KC Foggin
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A smokin' and beautifully detailed closeup of this Plover Stanley!
 
Kits
Wonderful focusing, Stanley, and a well detailed study.
 

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