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piping plover (Charadrius melodus) is a small, migratory shorebird endemic to North America. It typically nests on sandy beaches, stony coastlines, and along the shores of alkaline lakes and rivers in inland areas. It has three distinct geographic populations: the Great Lakes, the Northern Great Plains, and the Atlantic Coast.Physical CharacteristicsThe piping plover is a bird measuring 17–18 cm in length with a wingspan of 38 cm and a weight of 40 to 65 grams. Its upperparts are covered in sand

Spur-winged Plover, a long-legged and elegant shorebird.Morphological CharacteristicsThe cheeks and sides of the neck are white, while the crown, throat and belly are black. The back and shoulder feathers are brown, the wing coverts are black and separated by a white stripe. The underwing coverts are white. A small spur is present at the wrist. The base of the tail is white, with black tips on the tail feathers. Flight is relatively slow, with wings beaten in sharp, forceful strokes held below b