Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Pacific Golden Plover
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Length about 23–27 cm; wingspan ~50–63 cm; weight ~100–160 g. Medium-sized plover with short neck, long legs, and compact body. Breeding males have black underparts with golden-spotted upperparts; non-breeding and females are mottled brown and gold.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Breeds in Arctic Siberia; migratory species.
Migrate to:
Winters across Southeast Asia, Australasia, and Pacific islands, traveling thousands of kilometers during migration.
Breeding season:
May to July in the Arctic tundra. Males display aerial and ground courtship to attract females.
Breed in:
Nests on the ground in tundra habitats, forming shallow scrapes lined with lichens and moss. Clutch size is usually 3–4 eggs. Both parents incubate and feed the chicks.
Habitat:
Breeds in tundra and wet meadows; winters in coastal mudflats, estuaries, rice fields, and grasslands. Often seen in open landscapes during migration.
Diet:
Feeds mainly on insects, crustaceans, worms, and small mollusks. Forages by sight, running and picking prey from the ground or shallow water.
