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hawk's-eye Local, Obs. 
n. the golden plover, Pluvialis dominica.
- 1795 (1911) Plovers, commonly called Hawk's Eyes, from their watchfulness to prevent a near approach when sitting.
- 1813 It is said, that at Hudson's Bay it is called the Hawk's-eye on account of its brilliancy.
- 1795 (1911) Plovers, commonly called Hawk's Eyes, from their watchfulness to prevent a near approach when sitting.