Pacific Golden Plover
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| Scientific name | Pluvialis fulva |
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| Mass | 140 g (Adult) |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
| Higher classification | Golden plovers |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Shorebirds |
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| ID | 3125880 |
About Pacific Golden Plover
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.
