Golden plover question

Kayleigh · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 08:34 PM

I am adding some info to the site and this may seem a stupid question but I don't want to add the wrong info..
Is a European golden plover the same as a golden plover as only the golden plover shows on the BTO.

Thank you..

Dogghound · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 08:38 PM

Check the latin names when confusion occurs with common names. These are the same bird.

Kayleigh · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogghound

Check the latin names when confusion occurs with common names. These are the same bird.

I can only find a golden plover Pluvialis apricaria

Dogghound · #4 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 08:51 PM

Sorry yes they are the same bird.

Kayleigh · #5 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogghound

Sorry yes they are the same bird.

Thanks Doggy..

aeshna5 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 04:35 AM

There are another 2 species that occur in UK as annual vagrants from the other side of the pond- American + Pacific Golden Plovers, the former occurring more frequently.

Kayleigh · #7 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aeshna5

There are another 2 species that occur in UK as annual vagrants from the other side of the pond- American + Pacific Golden Plovers, the former occurring more frequently.

Thanks aeshna..
I have updated them now and the Pacific Golden Plover..