American Golden Plover
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| Scientific name | Pluvialis dominica |
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| Mass | 120 g (Adult) |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
| Length | 23 – 30 cm |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Golden plovers |
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| ID | 2275646 |
About American Golden Plover
The American golden plover is a medium-sized plover. The genus name is Latin and means relating to rain, from pluvia, "rain". It was believed that golden plovers flocked when rain was imminent. The species name dominica refers to Santo Domingo, now Hispaniola, in the West Indies.
American golden plover Photos
