Western Snowy Plover

Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus

Status: Threatened
The Western Snowy Plover has been listed as threatened since 1993. This little shorebird’s light back and darker head camouflages it as it forages on beaches strewn with driftwood, stones, and shells. But on groomed and raked beaches it’s more easily spotted by predators like the American Crow. Nature Collective’s participation in the Cardiff Living Shoreline project has created dune habitat for these birds.

Fun Fact:
Public interest and areas of protected habitat are helping to increase this threatened bird's numbers.

What’s for Lunch:
Insects, marine worms, and crustaceans

Where’s Home:
The beach and mud flats, year-round