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to the species. The mountain plover is 8 to 9.5 in long and weighs about 3.7 oz. Its wingspread is 17.5 to 19.5 in. The mountain plover's call consists of a low, variable whistle. Both sexes are of the same size. In appearance it is typical of Charadrius plovers, except that unlike most, it has no band across the breast. The upperparts are sandy brown and the underparts and face are whitish. There are black feathers on the forecrown and a black stripe from each eye to the bill (the stripe is brown and may be indistinct

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