About the Semipalmated Plover
The semipalmated plover is a small plover. Charadrius is a Late Latin word for a yellowish bird mentioned in the fourth-century Vulgate. It derives from Ancient Greek kharadrios a bird found in ravines and river valleys. The specific semipalmatus is Latin and comes from semi, "half" and palma, "palm". Like the English name, this refers to its only partially webbed feet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Charadrius semipalmatus |
| Species Codes | semplo, SEPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Semipalmated Plover belong to?
The Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Semipalmated Plover?
The semipalmated plover is a small plover. Charadrius is a Late Latin word for a yellowish bird mentioned in the fourth-century Vulgate. It derives from Ancient Greek kharadrios a bird found in ravines and river valleys. The specific semipalmatus is Latin and comes from semi, \"half\" and palma, \"palm...
Where can I report a Semipalmated Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Semipalmated Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code semplo, or on iNaturalist.
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