Pied Plover vs Grey Plover
Hoploxypterus cayanus compared with Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoploxypterus cayanus | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 36.9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Weight | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) | 229.66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pied Plover
Grey Plover
About These Birds
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.
Grey Plover
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 cm.