Black-bellied Plover

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The black chin and belly along with the checkered back feathers of the Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) in breeding plumage presents an eye catching image for even the least enthusiastic of bird enthusiasts.

They are fairly large plovers that nest in the Arctic and winter along both coasts.

Lack of competition in their breeding grounds contributes to a stable population.

The picture shows an individual in non-breeding plumage.

© 2009 Patricia A. Michaels