Hecorda.--This species was not observed during our survey. 
In literature it has been recorded from: Pacific Coast, ¥ ate, C 
(Salvin and Godman); Chameprico in September (Griscom). » Negualate, Chiavam 
Habits and Hunting.--Not a game bird. 

51. Squatarola squatarojla (Linnaeus) 
Black—bellied Plover 
Other Names. -— 
Guatemalan: none known 
English: gray plover 
Status.--This species is a regular migrant and wintez visitant along the Pacific Coast, 
and undoubtedly occurs at times on the Caribbean Coast, since it has been recorded at 
La Ceiba, Honduras, 
Description.—A fairly large, stocky, short-legged, short—billed plover. In winter 
plumage, upverparte blackish-brown mottled with lighter coloring, underparts white, 
streaked with gray on neck, breast, and sides. In flight, the white rump and tail, white 
patch in the wing, and the black axillars are diagnostic. Legs and feet dark gray to 
black. 
Yoice.-~A mellow, whistled whee-er. 
Measurements.—- 
Male (12) Female (12) 
Wing, 178-199 (189.3) Wing, 179-196 (187.5) 
Tail, 68-82 (75.4) Tail, 69-84 (73.7) 
Tarsus, 42-51 (45.3) " Pareus, 41.5-48.5 (44.7) 
Culmen, 29.5-31.5 (30.4) Culmen, 2725-31 (29.5) 
General Distribution.-~Breeds on the Arctic tundra of Europe and Asia from the Kanin 
Peninsula to east Siberia; Kolguev, Great Iyakov, and Wrangel* Islands; in North America 
from Alaska along the Arctic coast and islands east to Baffin and Southampton Islands. 
Migrates south through Burope, Asia, and North America to winter quarters in Africa, 
Madagascar, India, the East Indies, Australia, southern United States, West Indies, and 
South America to Chile and Peru; Galapagos Archipelago. 
Distribution in Guatemala.--Migrant, observed only on the Pacific, but undoubtedly also 
occurs on the Caribbean coast as it has been recorded at La Ceiba, Honduras, by Deignan. 
Recordgs.-~-This species was observed at several places along the Pacific Coast, esvecially 
near Champerico, Tahuesco, and Sipacate, on January 31 and February 11, 1947; Iztapa, 
April 2, 1947. 
In literature this species has been recorded from: Chiapam (Salvin and Godman); 
Champerico, Septemher 10 (Griscom). 
Eabite and Hunting.--The hlack-bellied plover frequents the flate and coastal beaches. It 
is too scarce to be considered a game bird, and should be fully protected by law. 
52. Pluvialis dominica dominica (P. L. S. Miller) 
American Golden Plover 
Other Names _o- w 
None known. a 
Statug.--This species apparently is an uncommon spring migrant. It should occur along the 
Pacific Coast at that season. 
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