Directory of Plovers Resources
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Plovers (family Charadriidae) live all over the world, from arctic tundra to tropical sandbars. There are 66 different species in this family of birds. Some look alike; others are very different. Because people like to live and play where the plovers live and play, many species are becoming threatened or endangered.
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Grey Plover
http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/g/greyplover/
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds shows what they look like, where they live, and what they eat. Hear their call and watch a video. [Video requires free QuickTime download.] -
New Zealand Shore Plover
http://www.arkive.org/shore-plover/thinornis-novaeseelandiae/
See what this small wading bird looks like, where in New Zealand they are found, why they are endangered and what is being done to help. -
Piping Plover Atlantic Coast Population
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/pipingplover/overview.html
See pictures, learn where this shore bird lives, why it is disappearing, and what you can do. -
Snowy Plover
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Plover/lifehistory
Learn how these birds can hide in the sand, all the places that they live, and why there aren't as many around. Listen to a recording of their call. -
Western Snowy Plover
http://www.westernsnowyplover.org/
Learn about these endangered birds, why it is important to save them, and how to help protect their nesting places. -
Western Snowy Plover
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/23071/files/ploverpdf.pdf
Find out where this endangered bird builds its nest, who sits on the eggs, what threatens their life, and why everyone should care.
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