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Snowy Plover

Scientific Name: Charadrius alexandrinus Family: Charadriidae Order: Charadriiformes
Size: 6 inches Range: Pacific and Gulf coast year round. Inland in summer. Habitat: Sandy beaches

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Photo 1 of 3.   Location: Oso Flaco.   Date: 2005-01-16

Caught in some heavy winds


Photo 2 of 3.   Location: Oso Flaco.   Date: 2005-01-16


Photo 3 of 3.   Location: Oso Flaco.   Date: 2005-01-16

Note the bands.