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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Collared Plover

Anarhynchus collaris

A small, slender shorebird of the Americas distinguished by its single thin black breast band and unusually long, pale legs. It is primarily a resident species of open sandy environments, unlike many migratory plovers.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic 'pit' or 'pip' note, often given singly or in a quick, rattling series during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is one of the few plover species that completely lacks a hind toe (hallux).
Unlike the similar Snowy Plover, it has a longer, thinner bill and warmer cinnamon tones on the crown and face.
The species is largely sedentary or a short-distance migrant, remaining within the Neotropics year-round.
Nesting occurs in a simple scrape on open sand, where the eggs' cryptic coloration provides the primary defense against predators.
During the breeding season, males perform elaborate 'high-circle' display flights to defend territories and attract mates.

Habitat

Sandy riverbanks, coastal beaches, estuaries, and occasionally inland salt pans.

Range

Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico to central Argentina and Chile.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Caspian PloverAnarhynchus asiaticus Chestnut-banded PloverAnarhynchus pallidus Double-banded PloverAnarhynchus bicinctus Greater Sand-PloverAnarhynchus leschenaultii Javan PloverAnarhynchus javanicus Javan PloverAnarhynchus javanicus Kentish PloverAnarhynchus alexandrinus Kittlitz's PloverAnarhynchus pecuarius

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