American Golden Plover vs Blacksmith Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica verglichen mit Vanellus armatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | American Golden Plover | Blacksmith Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus armatus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 40,7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 164,0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
American Golden Plover only
Blacksmith Lapwing only
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Erhaltungsstatus
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.