Long-billed Plover vs Red-kneed Dotterel
Charadrius placidus compared with Erythrogonys cinctus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Red-kneed Dotterel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Erythrogonys cinctus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 55.333333333333336 g (1.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Least Concern
Red-kneed 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.
Red-kneed Dotterel
Red-kneed Dotterel: 17–19 cm, Australian plover with a black head and breast-band, white throat-patch, and diagnostic red-orange knees contrasting with pale legs. Inhabits freshwater wetland margins including flooded grassland, mudflats, and rice fields across Australia and New Guinea. Feeds on invertebrates. Nomadic, following rainfall.