American Golden Plover vs White-tailed Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparado com Vanellus leucurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Golden Plover | White-tailed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus leucurus |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 34,3 cm (13.5 in) |
| Peso | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 145,33333333333334 g (5.13 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American Golden Plover only
White-tailed Lapwing only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
White-tailed 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.
White-tailed Lapwing
White-tailed Lapwing: 26–29 cm, elegant lapwing with yellow legs, plain white tail, and no crest or facial adornments. Breeds in freshwater marshes and riverine wetlands from Iraq and Iran east to Kazakhstan; winters in South Asia and East Africa. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Partially migratory. Less aggressive than many lapwings.