Saint Helena Plover vs Grey Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 36.9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 229.66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Vulnerable
Grey 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.
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.