Saint Helena Plover vs Wilson's Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Charadrius wilsonia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Wilson's Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Charadrius wilsonia |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 23.5 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 63.1 g (2.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Wilson's Plover
About These Birds
Saint Helena Plover
Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.
Wilson's Plover
Wilson's Plover: 17–20 cm, stocky Americas plover with a very thick black bill adapted for catching fiddler crabs, and a single broad breast-band. Resident on sandy beaches and tidal mudflats of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, Caribbean, and Pacific coast of Central and South America. Largely sedentary. Crab specialist.