Saint Helena Plover vs Red-wattled Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Vanellus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | Red-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus indicus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 170,0 g (6.00 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Red-wattled 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.
Red-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.