Grey Plover vs Spot-breasted Lapwing
Pluvialis squatarola compared with Vanellus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Plover | Spot-breasted Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis squatarola | Vanellus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.9 cm (14.5 in) | 46.9 cm (18.5 in) |
| Weight | 229.66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Grey Plover
Least Concern
Spot-breasted Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
Spot-breasted Lapwing
Spot-breasted Lapwing: 28–30 cm, Ethiopian highland endemic lapwing with a black head and breast spotted white, and red legs. Restricted to high-altitude moorland and montane grassland above 1,800 m in Ethiopia. Insectivorous. Sedentary; rare and little-studied. Declining due to overgrazing and agricultural encroachment.