Charadriidae - plovers, lapwings, dotterals, killdeers
 The birds in this family are small to medium-sized. They have long, pointed wings; plump bodies;round heads; and short necks. They are found around the world, usually near water. The eat insects and other invertebrates. They locate their food by sight and chase after it, running and stopping to eat, then running again. There are 66 species in this family.
 Endangered in N.H. |
 Threatened in N.H. |
 Introduced |
 Endangered in U.S. |
 Threatened in U.S. |
 Breeds in N.H. |
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