golden plover

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === golden plover (plural golden plovers) A migratory plover of the genus Pluvialis, having black underparts and a golden back in the breeding season, now regarded as the three species P. apricaria of Europe, P. fulva of the Pacific coasts, and P. dominica of North America. ==== Derived terms ==== Eurasian golden plover, European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria). Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva). American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica). ==== Translations ====