R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Charadriiformes Charadriidae

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

RIOC 2066

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus).

ATK174

DEF108

2011 / 11068

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ATK 174

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 174).

DEF 108

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 108).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: coastal Washington to Central Baja California (Northwestern Mexico); inland Saskatchewan (irregular; South-central Canada) to California and Central Texas; coastal Gulf of Mexico to Yucatan Pen.; inland Central Mexico; Southern & Central Bahamas to Virgin Is.; Peru to South-central Chile Habitat:

2 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Anarhynchus nivosus nivosus
coastal Washington, inland Saskatchewan, and coastal Gulf of Mexico to Yucatan Pen.; inland c Mexico; s, c Bahamas to Virgin Is.
Anarhynchus nivosus occidentalis
coastal sw Ecuador and Peru to sc Chile

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Anarhynchus nivosus

Which family does it belong to?

Plovers (Charadriidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: coastal Washington to Central Baja California (Northwestern Mexico); inland Saskatchewan (irregular; South-central Canada) to California and Central Texas; coastal Gulf of Mexico to Yucatan Pen.; inland Central Mexico; Southern & Central Bahamas to Virgin Is.; Peru to South-central Chile