Plover
Charadriidae
BirdsConservation: Varies by species
Plovers are compact shorebirds with short bills and large eyes. They feed in a run-stop-peck pattern on beaches and fields. The killdeer, a common North American plover, fakes a broken wing to lure predators from its nest.
No one has shared a plover sighting yet. Spot one and you could be the first!
Spotted a plover?
Snap a photo and Spot It! identifies the animal with AI, adds it to your AnimalDex and puts it on the map. Free on iPhone and Android.