Pluvialis apricaria
Size: 28 cm (11in)

Medium-sized wader with short, straight bill and rounded
head.

Distinguished in all seasons by rich gold and black
spotted plumage on back and wings, white underwing, and
dark tail; no wing bar.

In winter underside and face whitish,
mottled gold-brown. Sexes similar.

Juvenile plumage more
uniform than adult, paler above and darker below.

Confusion most likely with Grey Plover (protected).

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