Charadrius alexandrinus

Extirpation of the Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) on St. Martin, West Indies

Abstract:

Recent surveys for the Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) on St. Martin reveal that the species is no longer a resident on the island. Following surveys from 1997–2005, when the species was annually detected and observed breeding, plovers were no longer observed on the island. Both human disturbance to nesting birds and predation by invasive species are potential causes of the extirpation. 

Date
2012
Data type
Scientific article
Theme
Research and monitoring
Geographic location
St. Maarten
Author