Southern Red-breasted Plover vs Pied Plover
Charadrius obscurus compared with Hoploxypterus cayanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Red-breasted Plover | Pied Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius obscurus | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 152.66666666666666 g (5.39 oz) | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Southern Red-breasted Plover only
Pied Plover only
Conservation Status
Southern Red-breasted Plover
Pied Plover
About These Birds
Southern Red-breasted Plover
Southern Red-breasted Plover: 20–23 cm, New Zealand endemic with brick-red underparts and white supercilium. Two populations: nominate on Stewart Island and southern coasts; aquilonius on Northland. Inhabits open beaches, estuaries, and short grazed turf. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary resident. Declining from introduced predators.
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.