Saint Helena Plover vs Eurasian Golden Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Pluvialis apricaria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | Eurasian Golden Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Pluvialis apricaria |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 36,2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 226,0 g (7.97 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Saint Helena Plover only
Aucun(e)
Eurasian Golden Plover only
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Eurasian Golden 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.
Eurasian Golden Plover
Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a medium 26–29 cm plover. Non-breeding: golden-speckled brown above, whitish below. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on northern European and Siberian moorland; winters on farmland and estuaries of western Europe and North Africa. Migratory. Wingspan to 72 cm.