Wilson's Plover

Charadrius wilsonia

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Plovers (Charadriidae)

Code 4

WIPL

Code 6

CHAWIL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Striped, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Brown
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Gray-brown with white collar.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 18-20 cm (7-8 in)
Weight: 54 g (1.9 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: White, Brown
Underparts: White with dark brown breast patch.
Upperparts: Gray-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: No Data

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray-brown
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Pink-gray

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