American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
The bird has one of the longest known migratory routes of over 40,000 km (25,000 mi).
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat terrestrial earthworms, terrestrial snails, insects, insect larvae, crustaceans, fish, berries and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance