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Semipalmated Plover

Semipalmated Plover

Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States of America, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are NA. Breeding subregions are inland high Arctic to extreme ne Russia and subarctic Alaska and Canada: e Chukotskiy Pen. (ne Russia), c, e Aleutian Is., all Alaskan mainland and nw British Columbia to Banks and Baffin is., s to w James Bay, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia (nw to ne, se Canada). Non breeding regions are coastal from Oregon and New Jersey (nw, ec USA) s to n Chile and ec Argentina; also Bermuda, throughout West Indies and Galápagos.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Semipalmated Plover is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Semipalmated Plover.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeColombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States of America, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Habitat Rangedense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificCharadrius semipalmatus
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCharadriidae