Saint Helena Plover vs Diademed Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Phegornis mitchellii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | Diademed Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Phegornis mitchellii |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 21,8 cm (8.6 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 34,25 g (1.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Near Threatened
Diademed Plover
About These Birds
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.
Diademed Plover
Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii) is a small 16–17 cm, distinctive plover of high Andean bogs. White face and underparts; chestnut band across forehead; heavily streaked upperparts. Inhabits wet bofedal peatbogs and marshy areas above 4,000 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.