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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
European Golden-Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Lapwings and Plovers (Charadriidae)
Code 4
EUGP
Code 6
PLUAPR
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
All-purpose
Eye Color:
Dark brown
Head pattern:
Unique pattern, Eyebrow
Crown Color:
Black with small yellow spots.
Forehead Color:
White
Nape Color:
Black with small tan spots.
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
27-28 cm (10.5-11 in)
Weight:
213 g (7.5 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Yellow
Underparts:
Black
Upperparts:
Black with small yellow spots.
Back Pattern:
Spotted or speckled
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
56-66 cm (22-26 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Spotted
Upper Tail:
Black with small yellow spots.
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Black
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X