American Golden Plover vs Red-wattled Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | Red-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus indicus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 170.0 g (6.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
Red-wattled Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Red-wattled 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.
Red-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.