American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) adult male, breeding plumage, performing broken wing distraction display

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American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) adult male, breeding plumage, performing broken wing distraction display

American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) adult male, breeding plumage, performing broken wing distraction display near nest, Nunavut, Canada, July

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 8322131

© FLPA/Ignacio Yufera

Arctic Boreal Broken Canada Canadian Defence Defences Defend Defending Defends Defensive Display Displaying Displays Distract Distracting Distraction Distracts Nest Nesting Nests Northern Nunavut Plover Plovers Polar Tundra Wader Waders Wing Wings Breeding Distractions

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> Animals > Birds > Charadriiformes > Charadriidae > American Golden Plover

> Animals > Mammals > Vespertilionidae > Pluvialis

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Who needs acting classes when you've got the American Golden Plover? This talented male bird knows how to put on a show, performing the ultimate distraction display near his nest in Nunavut, Canada. With his stunning breeding plumage on full display, he takes center stage as he pretends to have a broken wing. Talk about commitment! In this print captured by FLPA/Ignacio Yufera, we witness nature's own defense mechanism at its finest. As an expert in defending his territory and offspring, this plover uses every trick up his feathered sleeve to ward off potential threats. His defensive behavior is both admirable and entertaining. From the polar regions of North America all the way down to South America, these plovers are known for their incredible nesting skills and protective instincts. They're not just pretty faces with vibrant plumage; they're fierce defenders too! So next time you find yourself needing some inspiration or looking for a good laugh, turn your attention to this remarkable image. It serves as a reminder that even in the animal kingdom, there's always room for a little drama and entertainment.

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