The Mountain Plover is a plump, sand-colored bird that nests in high-altitude plains and deserts of North America. It is known for its inconspicuous presence and preference for nesting away from water.
Habitat
Typically found in dry prairies and semi-arid open lands.
Diet
Diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates.
How common
Rare
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