Monday, May 3, 2021

Black-bellied Plovers at Ft Desoto County Park: 4-14-21

 Beautiful plumage on a juvenile





Shows the characteristic black "armpit" in flight










Adult male in breeding finery




Breeding males are a dazzling mix of black and white: checkered upperwings, a black face and belly, a white crown, nape, and undertail, and dark legs and bill. Adult females in breeding plumage are similar but with less contrast. Nonbreeding adults are pale gray above and grayish or whitish below. Juveniles are but more scaly-looking on the back. All plumages show black “armpits” in flight.



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