American Golden Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparé à Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Golden Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Poids | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Golden Plover only
Andean Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Lapwing
Andean Lapwing: 29–32 cm, large lapwing of the high Andes with grey head, white supercilium, metallic green upperparts, and red-and-yellow bill. Resident on puna grassland, bogs, and lake margins from Colombia to northern Argentina at 3,000–4,800 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered near Andean wetlands.