American Golden Plover vs White-crowned Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus albiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | White-crowned Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus albiceps |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 43.7 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 187.5 g (6.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
White-crowned Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
White-crowned Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
White-crowned Lapwing
White-crowned Lapwing: 28–30 cm, large African lapwing with a white crown, long yellow facial wattles, and yellow-tipped wing spurs. Resident along large sandy rivers in central and eastern Africa from Nigeria to Mozambique. Feeds on invertebrates on exposed sandbars. Strongly associated with riverine habitat. Sedentary.