European Golden Plover In Flight. Reproduction of this species. Smaller than black bellied gray plover which has gray or silvery upperparts.
The european golden plover nests solitary with nests well spaced 1 4 nests to 2 10 nests km. The population of the european golden plover is about 2 million individual birds. European golden plover pluvialis apricaria calling.
The breeding season takes place in spring with the laying between late march and late july according to the range.
Like other golden plovers may be seen in shoreline habitats or on open fields. The european golden plover has rapid direct powerful flight with regular rapid wingbeats. Smaller than black bellied gray plover which has gray or silvery upperparts. In flight shows bright white underwings narrow whitish wing stripe.
