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A photo of a Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus)
Mountain Plover

Mountain Plover

Charadrius montanus

The mountain plover (Charadrius montanus) is a medium-sized ground bird in the plover family (Charadriidae). It is misnamed, as it lives on level land. Unlike most plovers, it is usually not found near bodies of water or even on wet soil; it prefers dry habitat with short grass (usually due to grazing) and bare ground. The mountain plover's call consists of a low, variable whistle. Both sexes are of the same size. In appearance it is typical of Charadrius plovers, except that unlike most, it has no band across the breast. The upperparts are sandy brown and the underparts and face are whitish. There are black feathers on the forecrown and a black stripe from each eye to the bill (the stripe is brown and may be indistinct in winter); otherwise the plumage is plain. The mountain plover is much quieter than its relative the killdeer. Its calls are variable, often low-pitched trilled or gurgling whistles. In courtship it makes a sound much like a far-off cow mooing.
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Nicholas Belardes
Tuesday 20 Dec 2022 - 12:25pm
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Chloe Flagler-Hess
Friday 19 Aug 2022 - 11:15am
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Ed Jenkins
Monday 14 Feb 2022 - 9:38am
United States
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