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Newly Hatched Golden Plovers Blend in Perfectly with Their Surroundings

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Golden plovers are known for their striking appearance, with a spotted gold and black back and cap. But what’s truly remarkable about these birds is their incredible camouflage that blends in with their mossy nesting sites.

The Golden Plover is a bird that hatch with the power of camouflage fully activated. These fluffy birds match the mossy Arctic nesting site perfectly: Image source: Miguenzo

These migratory birds breed in the Arctic tundra, where males build nests on the ground and females line them with grass, lichens, and moss. The newly hatched chicks are camouflaged to match their surroundings, making it nearly impossible to distinguish them from the moss.

An European golden plover in Iceland. They spend the summer in the country. Image credit: Quirin Herzog

Golden plovers migrate long distances for food and breeding, with some traveling over 25,000 miles every year. However, their populations have seen a decline due to habitat loss and climate change, and they were once hunted in the 19th century.

Golden plover chicks can walk and fly shortly after they hatch. Image credit: Mark Peck Bird Photography
An American golden plover chilling in the grass. Image credit: Dominic Sherony

Despite these challenges, the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists all golden plover species as “Least Concern” and efforts are being made to protect them. These birds are truly a marvel of nature and a testament to the incredible adaptability and resilience of wildlife.

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