Double-banded Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius bicinctus compared with Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-banded Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius bicinctus | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 68.0 g (2.40 oz) | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Double-banded Plover only
Saint Helena Plover only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Double-banded Plover
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Double-banded Plover
Double-banded Plover: 17–19 cm, New Zealand plover with two dark breast-bands, the upper black and lower chestnut in breeding plumage. Breeds on shingly riverbeds and alpine herbfields of both main islands of New Zealand; migrates to southeastern Australia and Pacific islands in winter. Insectivorous. Regional migrant.
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.