Long-billed Plover vs Oriental Plover
Charadrius placidus compared with Charadrius veredus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Oriental Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Charadrius veredus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 87.35 g (3.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Least Concern
Oriental Plover
About These Birds
Long-billed Plover
Long-billed Plover: 19–21 cm, large East Asian plover with a distinctive long bill, narrow black breast-band, and dull yellowish legs. Breeds on rocky riverbeds of China, Korea, and Japan; winters along rivers and coasts of Southeast Asia. Invertebrate feeder. Partial migrant, declining due to river engineering and gravel extraction. NT.
Oriental Plover
Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.