280. Ochthodromus wilsonius. 7.5 in.

Bill large and heavy for birds of this genus. A black band across the neck, not extending to the back of the neck; dark line between eye and bill.

Notes. - A "mixture of whistle and chirp," very different from that of allied plovers. (Elliott).

Nest. - A shallow hollow in the sand, sometimes concealed by short beach grass; eggs grayish, spotted and scratched with blackish brown (1.25 x.95).

Range. - Breeds on the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts north to Virginia; later may stray to Maine.