Saint Helena Plover vs Javan Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Vanellus macropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Javan Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus macropterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 48.5 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Not Evaluated
Javan 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.
Javan Lapwing
Javan Lapwing: 28–30 cm, critically endangered lapwing with a black cap, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts with a pale grey breast. Formerly endemic to lowland grasslands and wetland margins of Java, Indonesia. Last confirmed sighting in 1940s; may be extinct. Insectivorous. CR (possibly EX).