American Golden Plover vs Black-winged Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus melanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | Black-winged Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus melanopterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 186.0 g (6.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
Black-winged Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Black-winged 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.
Black-winged Lapwing
Black-winged Lapwing: 23–26 cm, brown-backed lapwing with bold black primary flight feathers, a white forehead, and narrow breast-band. Two disjunct populations: highlands of Ethiopia and eastern Africa to KwaZulu-Natal. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane farmland. Insectivorous. Undertakes altitudinal migrations.