Red-kneed Dotterel vs Pied Plover
Erythrogonys cinctus compared with Hoploxypterus cayanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-kneed Dotterel | Pied Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrogonys cinctus | Hoploxypterus cayanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 55.333333333333336 g (1.95 oz) | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-kneed Dotterel
Pied Plover
About These Birds
Red-kneed Dotterel
Red-kneed Dotterel: 17–19 cm, Australian plover with a black head and breast-band, white throat-patch, and diagnostic red-orange knees contrasting with pale legs. Inhabits freshwater wetland margins including flooded grassland, mudflats, and rice fields across Australia and New Guinea. Feeds on invertebrates. Nomadic, following rainfall.
Pied Plover
Pied Plover: 22–24 cm, distinctive South American lapwing with bold black-and-white plumage, red facial skin, and long red legs. Inhabits open sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers from Venezuela south to Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates. Largely resident; some local seasonal movements. Not globally threatened.