American Golden Plover

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American Golden Plover (<em>Pluvialis dominica</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pluvialis; binomial: Pluvialis dominica; authority: (Müller, PLS, 1776).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: coastal se Brazil and inland grassland, Paraguay to ec Argentina and coastal se Argentina.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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