Saint Helena Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae в сравнении с Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Saint Helena Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus resplendens |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Масса | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Least Concern
Andean 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.
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.