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The piping plover (Charadrius melodus) is a small, migratory shorebird native to North America. It typically nests on sandy beaches, gravelly shorelines, and along inland alkaline lakes and riverbanks. The species is divided into three distinct geographic populations: the Great Lakes, the Northern Great Plains, and the Atlantic Coast. Physical Characteristics The piping plover measures approximately 17–18 cm in length with a wingspan of about 38 cm and weighs between 40 and 65 grams. Its upperpa