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Pacific Golden Plover

Pluvialis fulva

Least Concern
Envergure
31,8 cm
Poids
141,83333333333334 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

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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À propos

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
Envergure 31,8 cm 12.5 in
Poids 141,83333333333334 g 5.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Pluvialis
Espèces Pluvialis fulva

Distribution

Pacific Golden Plover has been recorded in 7 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Pacific Golden Plover endangered?
The Pacific Golden Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Golden Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26 days.
How big is the Pacific Golden Plover?
The Pacific Golden Plover has a wingspan of 31.8 cm, weight of 141.83333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Golden Plover belong to?
The Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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