Species
Pluvialis fulva (Pacific golden-plover)
Pluvialis fulva. Photo: (c) James M. Maley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
The Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva) 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.
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