American Golden Plover

American Golden Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Least Concern
날개 폭
36.4 cm
체중
154.33333333333334 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes
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소개

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
날개 폭 36.4 cm 14.3 in
체중 154.33333333333334 g 5.44 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

산란 수

3-4

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Pluvialis
Pluvialis dominica

Distribution

American Golden Plover has been recorded in 8 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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자주 묻는 질문

Is the American Golden Plover endangered?
The American Golden Plover has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Golden Plover nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
How big is the American Golden Plover?
The American Golden Plover has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 154.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the American Golden Plover belong to?
The American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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