List of Birds of Belize - Plovers

Plovers

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Charadriidae

The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions.

  • American Golden-Plover Pluvialis dominica
  • Black-bellied Plover Pluvialis squatarola
  • Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus
  • Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia
  • Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
  • Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Near-threatened
  • Snowy Plover Charadrius nivosus
  • Collared Plover Charadrius collaris (A)

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