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plover

2 Kiribati words

• kun
  • Sabatier a bird (Pacific Golden Ploverr).
  • Goo & Banner <bird> pacific golden plover (The golden plover is also a common bird; Although a few may be seen all the year round the greatest numbers are present from October to April. There is a marked difference between summer and winter plumages. In October and November when the birds arrive from the north they are noticeably thin after the long journey and pale in color, the underparts being almost white. By Aprilthey are plump and show conspicuous black breasts with...y pale stripe over the eye and down the sides of the neck and body. The upper wings, back and tail are darkish brown mottled and edged with fawn and golden yellow. The bill is dark grey, about an inch long; The legs are long and slender, light...sh grey in color; There are only three toes.) (aa).
• kiriri
  • Sabatier long legged plover (Sandpiper), <bird>.