Species details

Pacific Golden Plover

Pluvialis fulva

Pluvialis fulva
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.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
金鸻


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Rapang Kerinyut


Tamil name
கற்பொறுக்கி உப்புக்கொத்தி