Pacific Golden Plover
Also known as Pluvialis fulva
species of bird
AI overview
The Pacific Golden Plover is a small shorebird that migrates across the Pacific Ocean between breeding grounds in Alaska and wintering areas in Hawaii, Asia, and the South Pacific. It matters because it is an indicator of the health of coastal and open-country habitats throughout the Pacific region, and its presence helps scientists monitor environmental conditions across vast ocean ecosystems.
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Species
Least ConcernPacific golden plover
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyCharadriidae
Habitatmarine
Observations18,043
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Pacific Golden-Plover in Bakkhali September 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 01.jpg
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Article
In transition from non-breeding to breeding plumage Pluvialis fulva—MHNT
The Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva) is a migratory shorebird that breeds during summer in Alaska and Siberia. During nonbreeding season, this medium-sized plover migrates widely across the Pacific.