Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Snowy Plover
Pluvier neigeux
Charadrius nivosus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Snowy Plover
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.25" 15.9cm | 17" 43.2cm | 1.4oz 39.7g | Charadriidae | Charadrius nivosus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Snowy Plovers are small endangered shorebirds that are seen mostly on the coastlines and some interior shorelines of the southern US states. This bird's habitat are sandy shores, for which it competes for, in a losing battle to recreational beaches. It is similar in appearance to the Piping Plover, which has yellowish-orange legs and an orange bill with a black tip. This shorebird is seen throughout the Caribbean islands and it has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.