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.
| Common name | Species | Habitat | Breeding Status | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Golden-Plover | Pluvialis dominica | IA | M | - | - | - | r |
| Black-bellied Plover | Squatarola squatarola | ML | WV | u | u | u | - |
| Semipalmated Plover | Charadrius semipulmatus | ML | WV | r | r | - | - |
| Wilson's Plover | Charadrius wilsonia | ML | B | u | u | u | - |
| Killdeer | Charadrius vociferus | IA | B | u | u | u | - |
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