Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvier argenté
Pluvialis squatarola
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Black-bellied Plover
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5" 29.2cm | 29" 73.7cm | 8oz 226.8g | Charadriidae | Pluvialis squatarola |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Black-bellied Plover is the largest bird of the plover family seen in North America. This plover can be seen on all the different coastlines of the continent. In the fall, its plumage changes to a grey, and it is at this time that it has a similar appearance to the American Golden-Plover.