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Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus)

(Photo from Audubon California)

Conservation Status- Vulnerable

Habitat- Western coastal United States; Western coastal Mexico

Size (Weight/Length)- 15 cm

Diet- Crustaceans; Insects

Cool Facts- The western snowy plover depends on a very specific habitat for survival. They live on sandy beaches and wade into the shallow water as it laps at the shore. They’re professionals at flicking out coquina clams from the sand and chasing brine flies. Western snowy plovers and their home is protected under the Endangered Species Act due to the slow dilapidation of beaches from to a mixture of tourism and changing currents sweeping sand away. During spring, nesting beaches are carefully roped off and protected to ensure that these puffballs have a chance of a comeback.