The Magellanic Plover is a rarely seen wading bird from the extreme southern tip of South America. Despite the harsh environment there in summer, few actually migrate away.
They are grayish above, white below and have red legs and eyes. The nest on the shore near water and normally have 2 eggs with one chick surviving.
Classification:
Order: Charadriformes
Family: Pluvianellidae
Genus: Pluvianellus
Species: P. socialis
Photos:
Magellanic Plover - Argentina
San Julian Januarie 2007
Magellanic Plover
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