Wrybill vs American Golden Plover
Anarhynchus frontalis compared with Pluvialis dominica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wrybill | American Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anarhynchus frontalis | Pluvialis dominica |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 56.575 g (2.00 oz) | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Wrybill
Least Concern
American Golden 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.
American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium 24–28 cm plover and epic migrant. Golden-spotted brown above; bold black underparts and white flank stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates to South American pampas, traveling up to 25,000 km annually via transoceanic routes.