Lapwings and 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. In Massachusetts, 11 species have been recorded.
- Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus (R)
- Black-bellied Plover, Pluvialis squatarola
- American Golden-Plover, Pluvialis dominica
- Pacific Golden-Plover, Pluvialis fulva (R)
- Snowy Plover, Charadrius nivosus (R)
- Wilson's Plover, Charadrius wilsonia (R)
- Common Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula (R)
- Semipalmated Plover, Charadrius semipalmatus
- Piping Plover, Charadrius melodus (n)
- Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus (n)
- Mountain Plover, Charadrius montanus (R)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Massachusetts