Rufous-chested Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius modestus compared with Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-chested Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius modestus | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 82.76666666666667 g (2.92 oz) | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Rufous-chested Plover only
Saint Helena Plover only
None
Conservation Status
Rufous-chested Plover
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Rufous-chested Plover
Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a medium 22–24 cm plover of South American grasslands. Sandy-brown above; distinctive chestnut breast-band in breeding plumage; white supercilium. Inhabits open short grasslands, steppe, and coastal flats from southern South America; winters north to southern Brazil. Migratory. Feeds on invertebrates.
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.