Saint Helena Plover vs Blacksmith Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Vanellus armatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | Blacksmith Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus armatus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 40,7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 164,0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Blacksmith Lapwing
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.
Blacksmith Lapwing
Blacksmith Lapwing: 28–31 cm, boldly patterned black, white, and grey lapwing with a sharp carpal spur and metallic alarm call resembling a hammer on an anvil. Common resident of open wetland margins and short grassland in eastern and southern Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary and highly territorial.