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Piping Plover - Charadrius melodus

Photo: Isaac Sanchez; 2010 Jun 18; USA, Massachusetts; Monomoy Island; Adult; Breeding;
Song: Most common call is a clear, plaintive, two-syllabled whistle, dropping in pitch: "pee-you, pee-you". Also emits repeated, shorter piping notes.
Sound: Monty Brigham (Bird Sounds of Canada); 1977 Aug 3; Canada, New Brunswick; Kouchibouguac National Park; Adult; Primary Sound;

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