Birds of the Alameda Shoreline

This guide includes over 50 bird species found along the beaches of Alameda. Look through the guide to see multiple photos of each species as well as range maps and information about habitats and feeding habits.

Semipalmated Plover

The Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) is a small plover.

Killdeer

The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a medium-sized plover.

Grey Plover

The Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), known as the Black-bellied Plover in North America, is a medium-sized plover breeding in arctic regions. It is a long-distance migrant, with a nearly worldwide coastal distribution when not breeding.

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