Saint Helena Plover vs Masked Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae compared with Vanellus miles
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Plover | Masked Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus miles |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 49.1 cm (19.3 in) |
| Weight | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) | 310.0 g (10.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Masked 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.
Masked Lapwing
Masked Lapwing: 30–37 cm, large noisy Australasian lapwing with yellow facial wattles and sharp wing spurs. Common resident in open grassland, parks, and wetland margins throughout Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Famously aggressive in defence of ground nest. Feeds on invertebrates. Largely sedentary and adaptable to urban environments.