European Golden-Plover (Pluvialis apricaria)
Linnaeus, 1758. 2 subspecies recognized, here is shown the nominal one.
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Non-breeding plumage On upperparts, it shows a duller golden yellow than in breeding plumage, due to wear. Notable changes occur on underparts: greyish brown and streaked head, breast and flanks, white abdomen, loosing the pure black bordered of white that covers from face to vent in the breeding individuals.
