nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-09-07)
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Grey (or Black-bellied) Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Native Range:
North America and Eurasia
Notes:
jet-black underparts when in breeding plumage; at other times of year, mostly grayish overall except for black"armpits" that are a good field mark for birds in flight; short stout bill that the bird uses to pick food items (rather than probe in mud).
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nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2009-02-08)
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note white on tail and wingstripe in flight (California, USA; 2009-03-21)
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black "armpits" or axillars (California, USA; 2006-15-06)
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flock in flight, showing black armpits (California, USA; 2007-07-14)
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note white on tail and wingstripe in flight (California, USA; 2009-09-21) |
note white on tail and wingstripe in flight (California, USA; 2009-09-21) |
dorsal view of flock in flight (California, USA; 2007-10-14) |
transitional plumage, some black underparts (California, USA; 2009-09-21) |
juvenile, showing lightly streaked breast (California, USA; 2006-06-24) |
frontal view of adult in breeding plumage (zoo; 2012-06-24) |
side view of adult in breeding plumage (zoo; 2012-06-24) |
another side view of adult in breeding plumage (zoo; 2012-06-24) |