European Golden-Plover
- Score
- 1
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Tail Shape
- pointed
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The European Golden-Plover, *Pluvialis apricaria*, is highly regarded for its remarkable migratory patterns, often traveling vast distances between its Arctic breeding grounds and wintering sites in Europe and Africa. Collectors and birders alike prize this species for its distinct, mottled gold-and-black breeding plumage and its unique silhouette, defined by its rounded wings and pointed tail.
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About European Golden-Plover
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