StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height24 cm
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"Pacific Golden Plovers are among the world’s top long-distance migrants, with some individuals flying non-stop for over 4,8 km between Alaska and Hawaii in just 3–4 days."
Field Guide
Pacific Golden-Plover
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The Pacific Golden Plover is a medium-sized migratory shorebird that travels remarkable distances each year, breeding in the Arctic tundra of Alaska and Siberia before spending the southern summer in regions including Australia. Their annual migration is one of the longest in the bird world, with some individuals flying non-stop for thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean.
Distribution Map
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