Bird / Pluvialis fulva
Pacific Golden Plover
Lowest risk
Migratory
The Pacific 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 fulva is Latin and refers to a tawny colour.
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