Wrybill vs African Three-banded Plover
Anarhynchus frontalis compared with Charadrius tricollaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wrybill | African Three-banded Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarhynchus frontalis | Charadrius tricollaris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 56.575 g (2.00 oz) | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wrybill
Least Concern
African Three-banded 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.
African Three-banded Plover
African Three-banded Plover: 17–18 cm, small plover with two complete black breast-bands separated by white, red eye-ring, and red-based bill. Widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa near freshwater margins, mudflats, and reservoir edges. Feeds on invertebrates by pecking. Year-round resident with local movements during dry season.