Saint Helena Plover vs Black-winged Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Vanellus melanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Black-winged Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus melanopterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 186.0 g (6.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Black-winged 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.
Black-winged Lapwing
Black-winged Lapwing: 23–26 cm, brown-backed lapwing with bold black primary flight feathers, a white forehead, and narrow breast-band. Two disjunct populations: highlands of Ethiopia and eastern Africa to KwaZulu-Natal. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane farmland. Insectivorous. Undertakes altitudinal migrations.