Saint Helena Plover vs Spur-winged Lapwing

Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparado con Vanellus spinosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Saint Helena Plover Spur-winged Lapwing
Nombre científico Charadrius sanctaehelenae Vanellus spinosus
Orden Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Familia Charadriidae Charadriidae
Estado de conservación Vulnerable Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 22,3 cm (8.8 in) 39,3 cm (15.5 in)
Peso 48,65 g (1.72 oz) 159,0 g (5.61 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 1-2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Saint Helena Plover only

Ninguno

Spur-winged Lapwing only

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable

Saint Helena Plover

Least Concern

Spur-winged Lapwing

About These Birds

Saint Helena Plover

Chorlitejo de Santa Elena (Charadrius sanctaehelenae), 15–17 cm. Collar pectoral negro incompleto; dorso pardo; frente blanca. Endémico de la isla de Santa Elena (Atlántico sur). Habita en pastizales áridos y playas de la isla. Especie amenazada con población muy reducida.

Spur-winged Lapwing

Spur-winged Lapwing: 25–28 cm, slim lapwing with black cap, black breast-band, white cheeks, and prominent wing spur. Breeds across North Africa and the Middle East; also resident in sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake margins, and irrigated farmland. Insectivorous. Partial migrant in northern populations.

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