Tawny-throated Dotterel vs American Golden Plover
Oreopholus ruficollis compared with Pluvialis dominica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tawny-throated Dotterel | American Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreopholus ruficollis | Pluvialis dominica |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm (12.8 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 139.8 g (4.93 oz) | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Tawny-throated Dotterel only
None
American Golden Plover only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
About These Birds
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium 24–28 cm plover and epic migrant. Golden-spotted brown above; bold black underparts and white flank stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates to South American pampas, traveling up to 25,000 km annually via transoceanic routes.