Saint Helena Plover vs Grey Plover
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 36,9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 229,66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Saint Helena Plover only
Aucun(e)
Grey Plover only
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Vulnerable
Grey 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.
Grey Plover
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 cm.