American Golden Plover vs Grey Plover
Pluvialis dominica verglichen mit Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | American Golden Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pluvialis dominica | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 36,9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 229,66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
American Golden Plover only
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Grey Plover only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Vulnerable
Grey Plover
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 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.