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The snowy plover (Anarhynchus nivosus) is a small shorebird found in much of the Americas on both coasts and inland. Inland populations are migratory, although some coastal birds are resident. This plover is brown above and white below, with a white band on the neck, a slender black bill, and gray to black legs. Breeding males have black patches behind the eye and on the neck. The typical call is a repeated "tu-wheet". It inhabits open areas with sparse vegetation, like sandy beaches and shores of salt or soda lakes, where it feeds on invertebrates, such as crustaceas, worms, beetles, and flies. Males excavate multiple nest scrapes that are advertised to females, who may be polygamous. This species is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. The main threats are habitat destruction due to invasive beach grasses, urban development and disturbance due to recreational uses of beaches. While conservation measures have been successful locally, the global population is thought to be in decline.