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How Many Species Of Plovers Are There?

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There are about three dozen species of plovers, 15 to 30 centimetres (6 to 12 inches) long, with long wings, moderately long legs, short necks , and straight bills that are shorter than their heads. Many species are plain brown, gray, or sandy above and whitish below. Is a sandpiper the same as a plover? … Read more

Do Plovers Fly In Flocks?

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pacific golden plovers gather in flocks some days prior to migrating north , and fly at altitudes of 3,000 feet (about 1 km) to as high as 16,000 feet (4.88 km). Some birds do not migrate. How far can a golden plover fly? This astounding migration includes a nonstop flight of 3,000 to 3,500 miles … Read more