Pacific Golden Plover
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Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
The Pacific Golden Plover is a beautiful bird with golden spots on its back. It loves to run along sandy beaches and can fly long distances to find food and warm places.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Pacific Golden Plover has a distinctive upright stance and medium-sized body. In breeding season, it boasts a striking black belly and face, sharply contrasted by a white stripe and golden-spotted back. During winter, its plumage becomes a duller, mottled golden-brown overall.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyCharadriidaeGenusPluvialis
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby plovers leave the nest and find their own food just hours after hatching!
Pacific Golden Plovers drum their feet to trick worms into coming to the surface!
These amazing birds can fly from Alaska to Hawaii non-stop in just days!
They return to the exact same nesting and wintering spots every single year.
Special abilities
Ability
Migration Master
Pacific Golden Plover can fly non-stop for thousands of miles across oceans due to specialized endurance and efficient flight.
Ability
Camouflage Champion
Pacific Golden Plover has cryptic plumage that helps it blend perfectly with rocky and grassy tundra environments.
Ability
Keen Forager
Pacific Golden Plover can quickly spot and snatch small invertebrates from the ground because of its sharp eyesight.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 23-26 cm
- Wingspan
- 46-53 cm
- Weight
- 0.12-0.19 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 80 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-4
- Incubation
- 26-27 days
- Migration Distance
- 12000 km
Diet & Feeding
These birds mostly eat tiny insects and other small creatures found in the soil and shallow water.
Primary Foods
- Beetles
- Flies
- Earthworms
- Spiders
- Crustaceans
- Berries
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
Preys on eggs and chicks.
eaten by
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Predator of plovers and their young.
eats
Common Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
A primary food source.
eats
Brine Shrimp
Artemia salina
Consumes small crustaceans.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pacific Golden Plover?
23-26 cm
What is Pacific Golden Plover's wingspan?
46-53 cm
How much does Pacific Golden Plover weigh?
0.12-0.19 kg
How long does Pacific Golden Plover live?
10-15 years
How fast can Pacific Golden Plover move?
80 km/h
What does Pacific Golden Plover eat?
These birds mostly eat tiny insects and other small creatures found in the soil and shallow water.
Where is Pacific Golden Plover usually found?
Coastal areas
How does Pacific Golden Plover hunt?
Foraging
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