Chestnut-banded Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius pallidus compared with Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-banded Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius pallidus | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 32.0 g (1.13 oz) | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-banded Plover
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Chestnut-banded Plover
Chestnut-banded Plover: 13–15 cm, small pale plover with a narrow chestnut breast-band and pale sandy upperparts. Resident at alkaline and saline lakes in eastern and southern Africa, with a separate population on the Namibian coast. Feeds on brine flies and invertebrates. NT. Sensitive to water-level fluctuations at soda lake breeding sites.
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.