Saint Helena Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
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-headed Lapwing
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.