🌿Native Nature

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Charadriidae ›Genus: Pluvialis

About

The American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium-sized plover. The genus name is Latin and means relating to rain, from pluvia, "rain". It was believed that golden plovers flocked when rain was imminent. The species name dominica refers to Santo Domingo, now Hispaniola, in the West Indies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Golden-Plover?
The scientific name of American Golden-Plover is Pluvialis dominica.
What kingdom does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the family Charadriidae.
What genus does American Golden-Plover belong to?
American Golden-Plover belongs to the genus Pluvialis.