Eurasian Golden Plover vs American Golden Plover
Pluvialis apricaria compared with Pluvialis dominica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Golden Plover | American Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis apricaria | Pluvialis dominica |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 226.0 g (7.97 oz) | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Golden Plover only
None
American Golden Plover only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Eurasian Golden Plover
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
About These Birds
Eurasian Golden Plover
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.
American Golden Plover
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.