Semipalmated plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
The semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) is a small plover.
About the Semipalmated plover
The semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 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 (kharadra, "ravine"). 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.
Fun Facts About Semipalmated plover
- Like the English name, this refers to its only partially webbed feet.
Conservation Status
The Semipalmated plover is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius semipalmatus |
Range & Habitat
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