American Golden Plover vs Long-toed Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparé à Vanellus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Golden Plover | Long-toed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus crassirostris |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 41,9 cm (16.5 in) |
| Poids | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 181,75 g (6.41 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Golden Plover only
Long-toed Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Long-toed 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.
Long-toed Lapwing
Long-toed Lapwing: 28–31 cm, striking white-and-black lapwing with an elongated hindtoe and red legs. Inhabits floating vegetation and margins of papyrus swamps and flooded grasslands across central and eastern Africa from South Sudan to Zambia. Walks on lily pads when foraging. Insectivorous. Largely sedentary.