FEATHERY FRIDAY # 42

FEATHERY FRIDAY #42

Today’s little bird lives all over the northern hemisphere, so we’re putting on our coats and going to Greenland. We’ve never been to this big island nation, but this little bird was a good excuse to go! Grab your coat and let’s head out!

MEET THE RINGED PLOVER!

   Range/Habitat: Greenland-N Europe-Asia/ wetlands, coast lines, arctic

   Diet: Carnivore: invertebrates

   Length/Weight: 7-8”/ 1 ¾-2 ½ oz

   Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Ringed plovers have a collar of white feathers around their neck.
• They forage for food at night.
• Ringed plovers have excellent eyesight.
• They spend their winters on land in wetland habitats.
• Male and female ringed plovers take care of the chicks.
• Ringed plovers perform a “broken wing” behavior to distract predators from the nest.

These neat little shore birds are such fun to watch! They’re cute too with their patterns and collar!