Long-billed Plover vs Killdeer
Charadrius placidus compared with Charadrius vociferus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Killdeer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Charadrius vociferus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 100.4 g (3.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Near Threatened
Killdeer
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.
Killdeer
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large 20–28 cm, vocal plover of North and Central America. Brown above, white below; two bold black breast bands; reddish-orange rump visible in flight. Inhabits open ground including fields, golf courses, parking lots, and gravel rooftops—far from water. Year-round in southern USA; migratory northward.