Mountain Plover
Anarhynchus montanus
VulnerableAves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae
About
The mountain plover is a medium-sized ground bird in the plover family (Charadriidae). It is misnamed, as it lives on level land. Unlike most plovers, it is usually not found near bodies of water or even on wet soil; it prefers dry habitat with short grass and bare ground. Its height is in the range of 5–9 inches, and length in the range of 8–10 inches ; and it weighs around 102 grams.
Fun Fact
In appearance it is typical of Charadrius plovers, except that unlike most, it has no band across the breast.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range for a period of post-breeding wandering around the southern Great Plains.
Diet
Prey on them and the short vegetation allows them to easily detect predators on the ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change