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Torea tere to Alaska via Japan
Pacific Golden-Plover (Tōrea) in dull non-breeding plumage (right) and in spiffy breeding plumage (left). PHOTO: Left bird photograph Oscar Johnson. 17040750

Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust tells the story of a small bird that visits the Cook Islands each year, resting and building up strength for a remarkable flight, all the way to Alaska.

Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust tells the story of a small bird that visits the Cook Islands each year, resting and building up strength for a remarkable flight, all the way to Alaska.


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