Black-bellied Plover




Black-bellied Plover


Black-bellied Plover
(Pluvialis squatarola)

Order:  Charadriiformes
Family:  Charadriidae





Black-bellied Plover - Breeding Male
Photo by Dick Daniels [CC SA 3.0]

Black-bellied Plover Information


Black-bellied Plover
Habitat, diet, feeding behavior, nesting, migration, and conservation status of this bird. Includes range map, photos, and calls. (From Audubon Field Guide)

Black-bellied Plover
Description, range, habitat, songs and calls, identification tips, and behavior. Includes photos, illustration with field marks, and range map. (From WhatBird.com)

Black-bellied Plover
Description, habitat, behavior, diet, and nesting. Includes photos and range map. (From BirdWeb)

  Calls of the Black-bellied Plover


  Identification tips for the Black-bellied Plover


Non-breeding Black-bellied Plover


Black-bellied Plover, non-breeding

© Don DesJardin

Range in New England

The Black-bellied Plover is seen during migration throughout New England.

This bird can be found wintering along the coast of this region.

The Black-bellied Plover breeds in the Arctic tundra.


Winter Map from eBird

Sightings of the Black-bellied Plover from Nov-Feb over the past 10 years (2009-2019)


Christmas Bird Count Map
Historical CBC Map from USGS