Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
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In breeding plumage, this bird has a black face and undersides bordered by a white line, and upperparts are black and gold. In non-breeding plumage, the bird is mottled golden-brown, and white plumage is restricted to belly, though not particularly distinct.
AbundanceCommon
Chinese Name金鸻
HabitatWetland
Malay NameBurung Rapang Kerinyut
Tamil nameகற்பொறுக்கி உப்புக்கொத்தி