American Golden Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
Grey-headed Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Lapwing
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.