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Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Linnaeus, 1758. Monotypic species.
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Breeding plumage
Although it is already loosing it, it is useful to compare with the winter plumage of the next video. The breeding adult has a broad pure black fringe from the face to the end of abdomen, bordered by a clean white one on face and breast. Upperparts present an intense black and white spotting.
Cadiz Bay, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, Palearctic Region
Date: 11 september 2009
Author: Alex García
 
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Breeding plumage
Non-breeding plumage
Feeding