Long-billed Plover vs Grey Plover
Charadrius placidus compared with Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 36.9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 229.66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Vulnerable
Grey 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.
Grey Plover
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 cm.