European Golden Plover
European Golden Plover (<em>Pluvialis apricaria</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pluvialis; binomial: Pluvialis apricaria; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to inland and coastal s Europe, n Africa to Middle East.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treated as monotypic; includes altifrons (Cramp et al. 1983).
