American Golden Plover vs Grey Plover
Pluvialis dominica comparé à Pluvialis squatarola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Golden Plover | Grey Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis dominica | Pluvialis squatarola |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 36,9 cm (14.5 in) |
| Poids | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 229,66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Golden Plover only
Aucun(e)
Grey Plover only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Vulnerable
Grey Plover
About These Birds
American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium 24–28 cm plover and epic migrant. Golden-spotted brown above; bold black underparts and white flank stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates to South American pampas, traveling up to 25,000 km annually via transoceanic routes.
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.