Overview
The European golden plover is quite thickset, with its wings only being slightly longer than its tail. Its most distinct feature is a white s-shaped band stretching from its forehead to its flanks.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Bird
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Genus
- Pluvialis
- Species
- apricaria
Habitat
Coastal areas.
Diet
Small worms and insects along the shores.
Behavior
The European golden plover's call is a monosyllabic, slightly descending, melancholic tuu. Its flight action is rapid and powerful, with regular wingbeats.
Hunting
More information needed.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.