Forbes's Plover vs Pied Plover
Charadrius forbesi compared with Hoploxypterus cayanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Forbes's Plover | Pied Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius forbesi | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Forbes's Plover
Least Concern
Pied Plover
About These Birds
Forbes's Plover
Forbes's Plover: 18–20 cm, sub-Saharan African plover with a white forehead, incomplete chestnut breast-band bordered by black, and flesh-colored legs. Resident in open woodland, burnt grassland, and farmland from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. Insectivorous, foraging on bare ground. Largely sedentary.
Pied Plover
Pied Plover: 22–24 cm, distinctive South American lapwing with bold black-and-white plumage, red facial skin, and long red legs. Inhabits open sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers from Venezuela south to Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates. Largely resident; some local seasonal movements. Not globally threatened.