American Golden Plover vs Blacksmith Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus armatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | Blacksmith Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus armatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
Blacksmith Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Blacksmith 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.
Blacksmith Lapwing
Blacksmith Lapwing: 28–31 cm, boldly patterned black, white, and grey lapwing with a sharp carpal spur and metallic alarm call resembling a hammer on an anvil. Common resident of open wetland margins and short grassland in eastern and southern Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary and highly territorial.