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Charadrius melodus Ord, 1824
Piping Plover
Family: Charadriidae
Introduction to the Birds

Photograph

© Greg Lavaty     (Photo ID #9299)

Map

Introduction


Although no photographs or specimens of this rare plover have been obtained in B.C., a recent record from the northern Okanagan Valley was well-described and left little doubt as to the identity of the bird in question. An earlier report from the central coast, however, is not supported by documentation and its accuracy is unknown.

1.(2) adults; August 30, 1976; near Waglisla, Bella Bella
2.(1) juvenile; September 10, 2000; Vernon

Note Authors: Rick Toochin and Jamie Fenneman

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNAAccidentalNot Listed



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