Eurasian Golden Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pluvialis-apricaria"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.2 cm and a weight of 226 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a medium 26–29 cm plover. Non-breeding: golden-speckled brown above, whitish below. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on northern European and Siberian moorland; winters on farmland and estuaries of western Europe and North Africa. Migratory. Wingspan to 72 cm.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 36,2 cm | 14.3 in |
| الوزن | 226,0 g | 7.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
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2-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| الأنواع | Pluvialis apricaria |
Distribution
Eurasian Golden Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family