Shorebirds - Quivira - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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B N Stilt thumb

Black-necked Stilt

Another of the more strikingly-colored species, the American Avocet is also a breeding species at Quivira.

Phalarope, Wilson's staff thumb

Wilson's Phalarope

Plover, Semipalmated staff thumb

Semipalmated Plover

Snowy Plover staff thumb

Sandpiper, Upland staff thumb

Upland Sandpiper

Willet staff thumb

One of the several species of small sandpipers collectively called "peeps".

Long billed Dowitcher thumb

One of the most common shorebird migrants, the dowitcher is most often known for its sewing-machine-like feeding pattern.

One of the most familiar shorebirds, the Killdeer often nests on parking lots, roadsides, and even on flat roofs.

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2013

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Whooping Crane pair

Whooping Crane

The tallest North American bird, and one of the rarest: now numbering about 600 in the world, there were once as few as 16.

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