Mongolian Plover

Charadrius mongolus

  1. Aves
  2. Gulls, Terns and Shorebirds
  3. Plovers
  4. Charadrius

19 cm (7") Rare. Asian bird that visits Aleutians, Alaskan coast. Has also appeared in Oregon, California.

In spring and summer the white throat and belly is separated by a broad cinnamon (male) or brown (female) breast band. In winter this band is missing.

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