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The Piping Plover, a sparrow-sized, coastal-dwelling bird, is a true North American treasure… Found along the Atlantic Coast, throughout the Great Lakes region, and across the alkaline flats of the Northern Great Plains, this species derives its name from the soft, bell-like whistles it uses to communicate… Once widespread, the piping plover has experienced significant population decline. Today, inland populations are classified as endangered, while coastal populations are listed as threatene