Either it is immature or in winter plumage

Scientific Name: Pluvialis fulva

Another name for this, the most abundant winter visitor is the Kolea. They return every year from their summer nesting grounds in Alaska. It's also one of the few native birds that one will readily see in the city. It can easily be seen in grassy fields, and lawns where they run around in short bursts looking for insects.

Interesting Facts: Travels from Alaska to Hawaii non-stop in 50 hours during its migration. Females will leave first, followed by males and the young are often left to migrate on their own. Scientists still aren’t sure how the young know where to go!