Saint Helena Plover vs Crowned Lapwing

Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Vanellus coronatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Saint Helena Plover Crowned Lapwing
Nom scientifique Charadrius sanctaehelenae Vanellus coronatus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 22,3 cm (8.8 in) 39,4 cm (15.5 in)
Poids 48,65 g (1.72 oz) 157,25 g (5.55 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Saint Helena Plover only

Aucun(e)

Crowned Lapwing only

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Saint Helena Plover

Least Concern

Crowned 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.

Crowned Lapwing

Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.

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