American Golden Plover vs Northern Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica compared with Vanellus vanellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Golden Plover | Northern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus vanellus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 44.5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Weight | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 223.0 g (7.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Golden Plover only
Northern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Near Threatened
Northern 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.
Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.