Long-billed Plover vs Black-fronted Dotterel
Charadrius placidus compared with Elseyornis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Black-fronted Dotterel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Elseyornis melanops |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 34.5 g (1.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Least Concern
Black-fronted Dotterel
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.
Black-fronted Dotterel
Black-fronted Dotterel: 16–18 cm, slender Australian plover with a striking black forehead-patch, chestnut shoulder-bar, and red-based black bill. Inhabits margins of inland freshwater wetlands, riverbeds, and reservoirs throughout Australia and New Zealand. Invertebrate feeder. Largely sedentary with nomadic movements after rainfall.