Snowy Plover

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Snowy Plover (<em>Anarhynchus nivosus</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anarhynchus; binomial: Anarhynchus nivosus; authority: (Cassin, 1858).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America. Non-breeding range: to coastal n Central America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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