The Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica fulva) or the Kolea is a migratory bird. It breeds along the coast of Western Alaska and Siberia. It spends its winters in Hawaii and in places throughout the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. The kolea's plumage (feathers) changes color. During the spring, in Hawaii, the top is black with white and golden, yellow spots.

The Koleas arrive in Hawaii around August. The plumage is different. The bottom is white instead of black and the upper parts are spotted with gray and gold. Their eyes are large but dark. They have short bills and long, gray to black legs. The Kolea grows to be 11 inches tall.

The male and female take turns brooding the eggs. The male usually sits on the eggs during the day and the female sits on the eggs during the night. It feeds on insects, crustaceans, invertebrates, and berries.

When a predator is coming, the sitting bird calls and leaves the nest. The parents try to lead the predator away and is not afraid to attack the animal threatening the eggs or chicks. In Hawaii, the predators of the Kolea are the feral cat and owl.