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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; vehicle strike (being hit by vehicles); human disturbances; and habitat loss and destruction. However, they are abundant enough […]

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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 facing these birds, sans habitat loss, these critters are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. […]

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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 and open sandy beaches. Inland populations prefer rivers, lakeshores, and wetland areas. These little birds spend most of their […]

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