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European Golden-Plover (Pluvialis apricaria)
Linnaeus, 1758. 2 subspecies recognized, here is shown the nominal one.
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Even out of breeding season, they show aggressive behavior against individuals of the same species, although this is much more habitual in defense of the breeding territories. In winter they are very gregarious, forming very large flocks. They habitually mix with Vanellus vanellus.
Estaca de Bares, La Coruña, Galicia, Spain, Palearctic Region
Date: 6 january 2009
Author: Alex García
 
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