Puna Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius alticola comparé à Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Puna Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius alticola | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 23,5 cm (9.3 in) | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Poids | 45,0 g (1.59 oz) | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Puna Plover
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Puna Plover
Puna Plover: 16–18 cm, small Andean plover with double black breast-bands and a rufous crown-patch. Resident on the puna (high Andean plateau) of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina near saline lakes and stony shores at 3,500–5,000 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered in pairs.
Saint Helena Plover
Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.