Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pluvialis-fulva"></birdfyi-bird>The Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 141.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) is a medium 23–26 cm plover of remarkable migratory feats. Golden-speckled brown above; breeding plumage has black underparts and white flank stripe. Breeds on Siberian and Alaskan tundra; makes non-stop transoceanic flights to winter in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 141.83333333333334 g | 5.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Pluvialis |
| Species | Pluvialis fulva |
Distribution
Pacific Golden Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family