Paul Woolnough
Well-known member
Lesser golden plover
I see where you are coming from.
Only a few flecks of white along the side, below the folded wings.
American GP would not show any white here(?).
Under the tail / vent.
There are many white feathers. Undertail is not black or dark enough for American GP.
Collins Guide says some Pacific GP are dark.
Perhaps a bit subjective but I would expect an American GP to be darker backed. This bird is more gold than black on it back.
Looks a bit odd for a PGP with just the white shoulder patch, though the wings are short. I've not seen it yet (just back from France) but is this possibly an American?
I see where you are coming from.
Only a few flecks of white along the side, below the folded wings.
American GP would not show any white here(?).
Under the tail / vent.
There are many white feathers. Undertail is not black or dark enough for American GP.
Collins Guide says some Pacific GP are dark.
Perhaps a bit subjective but I would expect an American GP to be darker backed. This bird is more gold than black on it back.