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Birds
European golden plover
European golden plover · Pluvialis apricaria
Discover the European golden plover with its golden-brown plumage and melodic call in open landscapes.
Fact file
- Size
- Length 28–33 cm, weight between 150 and 250 g.
- Males and females
- Males and females are similarly coloured, with males showing brighter colours during the breeding season.
- Sounds
- Calls sound like a high "kill" and are especially heard during courtship behaviour.
- Diet
- Lives on insects, worms and plants that are found in damp soils.
- Offspring
- Breeding season between May and July, usually 4 eggs are laid on the ground.
How to identify European golden plover
The European golden plover has characteristic golden-brown plumage with a striking pattern of black and white spots. The underside is light, which distinguishes it from similar species.
It reaches a body length of about 28 to 33 cm and has a sleek, winged silhouette with a short, stout bill. In pair behaviour it often shows a majestic posture.
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Where European golden plover live
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