Eurasian Golden Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 226.0 g | 7.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 25-33 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| Species | Pluvialis apricaria |
Distribution
Eurasian Golden Plover has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family