CLASS AVES

Semi-palmated Plover

• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

• Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

• Birds (Class Aves)

The Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) is a small shorebird commonly found across North and South America, particularly along coastal habitats, mudflats, and sandy shores. Foraging Style: Uses a "run-and-pause" technique to catch prey. Diet: Includes insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and marine worms.