Saint Helena Plover vs River Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae comparé à Vanellus duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saint Helena Plover | River Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus duvaucelii |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Poids | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 164,0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Near Threatened
River 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.
River Lapwing
River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.