Grey Plover
Also known as Pluvialis squatarola, black-bellied plover
species of bird
AI overview
The Grey Plover is a medium-sized wading bird found across the world that migrates between Arctic breeding grounds and coastal wintering areas. It matters as an indicator of healthy coastal ecosystems and because its long-distance migrations make it vulnerable to habitat loss and environmental changes.
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Species
Vulnerableblack-bellied plover
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyCharadriidae
Habitatmarine
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Pluvialis squatarola (summer plumage).jpg
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Article
The grey plover or black-bellied plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a large plover breeding in Arctic regions. It is a long-distance migrant, with a nearly worldwide coastal distribution when not breeding.
Taxonomy