Wrybill vs Saint Helena Plover
Anarhynchus frontalis compared with Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wrybill | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarhynchus frontalis | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 56.575 g (2.00 oz) | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wrybill
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Wrybill
Wrybill: 20–22 cm, unique New Zealand plover whose bill curves distinctly to the right—the only bird with a laterally deflected bill. Uses this adaptation to extract invertebrates from under riverbed stones. Breeds on braided riverbeds of Canterbury, South Island; winters on tidal mudflats of North Island harbours. NT.
Saint Helena Plover
Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.