American Golden Plover
Pluvialis dominica
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g | 5.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| Species | Pluvialis dominica |
Distribution
American Golden Plover has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family