Which plover migrates from Alaska and Siberia to wintering grounds in Hawaii and the Pacific?

The Pacific golden plover migrates from Alaska and Siberia to wintering grounds in Hawaii and across the Pacific.

Pacific golden plovers breed in Arctic and sub-Arctic tundra, including Alaska and northeastern Siberia. After breeding, they migrate south to islands and coastal areas throughout the Pacific, with many wintering in Hawaii, where they are known as kolea. Some individuals return to the same territories year after year.

The birds feed on insects, worms, berries, and other small food items. Their migration requires them to cross large stretches of ocean, and their routes vary according to geography, weather, and the location of suitable stopover habitat.

The Pacific golden plover is distinct from the American golden plover, which breeds mainly in Arctic North America and has a different migration pattern, including routes toward South America. Both species change plumage seasonally, becoming more strongly patterned during breeding.