Rufous-chested Plover vs American Golden Plover
Charadrius modestus compared with Pluvialis dominica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-chested Plover | American Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius modestus | Pluvialis dominica |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 82.76666666666667 g (2.92 oz) | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Rufous-chested Plover only
None
American Golden Plover only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rufous-chested Plover
Least Concern
American Golden 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.
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.