Prakruti Parichay
CharadriidaePluvialisVagrant

European Golden Plover

Pluvtalts aprtcarla

26–29 cmMedium
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Pakistan and India. Very similar in plumage to Pacific Golden Plover. is stockier with shorter and stouter bill and shorter legs. Underwing-coverts and axillaries largely white. At rest. primaries do not extend beyond tail as in Pacific. in flight, toes do not project beyond tail (noticeable projection in Pacific). Breeding plumage is similar to Pacific, although shows more white on sides of breast and flanks. in non-breeding plumage, supercilium is usually less distinct and is rather plain - faced, compared with Pacific. Gra ssland and mud on the shores of lakes and in estuaries.

Colour

WhiteGolden
Average size
27.5 cm
Habitat
In non-breeding plumage, supercilium is usually less distinct and is rather plain - faced, compared with Pacific. Gra ssland and mud on the shores of lakes and in estuaries.
Behaviour
Pakistan and India.

About this bird

Pakistan and India. Very similar in plumage to Pacific Golden Plover. is stockier with shorter and stouter bill and shorter legs. Underwing-coverts and axillaries largely white. At rest. primaries do not extend beyond tail as in Pacific. in flight, toes do not project beyond tail (noticeable projection in Pacific). Breeding plumage is similar to Pacific, although shows more white on sides of breast and flanks. in non-breeding plumage, supercilium is usually less distinct and is rather plain - faced, compared with Pacific. Gra ssland and mud on the shores of lakes and in estuaries.

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European Golden Plover is bigger than Ashy-headed Green Pigeon but smaller than Andaman.

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European Golden Plover

Pluvtalts aprtcarla

26–29 cm