American Golden Plover
Pluvialis dominica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pluvialis-dominica"></birdfyi-bird>The American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.4 cm and a weight of 154.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium 24–28 cm plover and epic migrant. Golden-spotted brown above; bold black underparts and white flank stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates to South American pampas, traveling up to 25,000 km annually via transoceanic routes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 36,4 cm | 14.3 in |
| الوزن | 154,33333333333334 g | 5.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| الأنواع | Pluvialis dominica |
Distribution
American Golden Plover has been recorded in 8 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family