What do piping plovers eat?

Answer 1

Mainly, destruction of their seaside habitat. But predators, especially by domestic cats, also played a part in the decline of this species. People have begun to provide safe areas for them to breed, so hope may be left for this small plover. Additional Info: The Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus), are seen on shorelines, and walking beaches, east of the Rocky Mountains. But the populations suffered a serious decline in the 19th century due to over hunting. In 1918 the "Migratory Bird Treaty" was enacted, and the populations made a healthy recovery. But after the end of WW II, man's ever expanding, lifestyle and industrial growth has created another hardship for the populations by destroying their habitat. In 1986 the Piping Plover was added to the list of the Endangered Species Act, and thanks to the hard work of many, they have begun to recover in many areas. There are three main populations in North America. They are called, The Northern Great Plains, The Great Lakes and The Atlantic Coast. Each population is forced to contend with smaller breeding ranges and flocks. All of these populations are believed to winter in the same area, THE Gulf of Mexico. The entire populations including, the US., Canada, and Mexico populations, are listed as "threatened" according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species List. The Great Lakes population "only" in the states of IL, IN, MI, NY, OH, PA, and WI, including Canada (Ont.) is listed as "endangered", according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species List. It is also listed by most the states in that area it breeds in as endangered. The main threats to this bird is human action. The use of rivers and beaches for commerical and recreational use causes loss of nesting area. The continued development of coastline, and lack of considersation in water management policy. Then there are many common predators including, the mink, fox, skunk, raccoon, as well as the American Crow and gull who will attack the eggs and young chicks if given a chance. ALso the domestic animals, dogs and cat, mentioned above. Further study has been recommended for their wintering sites and any threats to their survival there. For more details please see site listed below.

Answer 2

A piping plover is a medium to large shorebird, usually found near the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most endangered birds in North America. Since it lives on shorelines and beaches, it's habitat is often destroyed by unknowing humans and dogs. It will also go extinct due to rising or shrinking sea levels. If the levels rise, the bird could drown. If it shrinks, the creature's food will dry out and die.

Answer 3

i think that wolves or seals eat piping plovers.

Answer 4

They eat flake food

Answer 5

crows and coyotes

Answer 6

nothing eats a hooded plover.

Answer 7

cats