American Golden Plover vs Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparado con Vanellus malabaricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Golden Plover | Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus malabaricus |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 38,5 cm (15.2 in) |
| Peso | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 155,5 g (5.49 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American Golden Plover only
Yellow-wattled Lapwing only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Yellow-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.
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.