Birds of the World

Charadriidae : Lapwings & Plovers

Snowy Plover

Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus/occidentalis

race occidentalis - Paracas, Peru - November 2008

The two races of Kentish Plover found in the Americas (the US & Mexican nivosus and the South American occidentalis) are collectively known as Snowy Plover. Both lack the warm brown tones of the nominate race (C. a. alexandrinus).


race occidentalis - Paracas, Peru - November 2008


race occidentalis - Paracas, Peru - November 2008


race occidentalis - Paracas, Peru - November 2008