Piping Plover
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Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
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Note the orange'ish color to the upper bill area. In winter bill is all black.
Dark neck band is very conspicuous in breeding season. Pale orange legs.
Breeding in the midwest is becoming less & less. Uncommon visitor to California in the winter.
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