Puna Plover vs American Golden Plover
Charadrius alticola compared with Pluvialis dominica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Plover | American Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius alticola | Pluvialis dominica |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm (9.3 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Puna Plover
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
About These Birds
Puna Plover
Puna Plover: 16–18 cm, small Andean plover with double black breast-bands and a rufous crown-patch. Resident on the puna (high Andean plateau) of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina near saline lakes and stony shores at 3,500–5,000 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered in pairs.
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.