Critter Science

The Masked Lapwing

16 December, 2025
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The masked lapwing, aka masked plover, spur-winged plover, or plover, hails from Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. These shorebirds face the threats of invasive species like cats, dogs, rats, and foxes;

The Abundant Killdeer

6 August, 2024
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The killdeer gets its name from their shrill, 2-syllable call. These large plovers are found throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, as well as northern and western South America. With no major threats

Move Over for the Piping Plover

1 November, 2021
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The piping plover is found not only along the Atlantic Coast but also in the Great Lakes regions of the United States, Canada, and in the Caribbean. They prefer rocky shores