Golden Plover

There are three species of wading birds in the plover family called Golden Plover. They are

• FAMILY CHARADRIIDAE
  • Subfamily Vanellinae: lapwings, 24 species
  • Subfamily Charadriinae: plovers
    • Eurasian Golden Plover, Pluvialis apricaria
    • Pacific Golden Plover, Pluvialis fulva
    • American Golden Plover, Pluvialis dominica