13 December, 2010

American Golden Plover


Scientific Name: Pluvialis dominica

Population Estimate: 200K

Range / Habitat: Breeds in the Arctic tundra of North America. Migrates to central and southern South America for winter, where it prefers grasslands. Seen on marine intertidal flats on migration. Frequent vagrant to Western Europe.

Field Notes: Breeding plumage distinctive. Basic plumage as above. Pacific Golden Plover very similar in basic plumage but not in the area of the above photo. Grey Plover (also known as Black-bellied Plover) similar but wings do not project beyond tail. Eurasian Golden Plover a frequent vagrant but has a most distinct breast band, shorter wings, and shorter bill.

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