American Golden Plover vs Blacksmith Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparé à Vanellus armatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Golden Plover | Blacksmith Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus armatus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 40,7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Poids | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 164,0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Golden Plover only
Blacksmith Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Blacksmith Lapwing
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.
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.