Saint Helena Plover vs Spur-winged Lapwing

Charadrius sanctaehelenae в сравнении с Vanellus spinosus

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Характеристика Saint Helena Plover Spur-winged Lapwing
Научное название Charadrius sanctaehelenae Vanellus spinosus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Charadriidae Charadriidae
Охранный статус Vulnerable Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 22,3 cm (8.8 in) 39,3 cm (15.5 in)
Масса 48,65 g (1.72 oz) 159,0 g (5.61 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Saint Helena Plover only

Нет

Spur-winged Lapwing only

Охранный статус

Vulnerable

Saint Helena Plover

Least Concern

Spur-winged 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.

Spur-winged Lapwing

Spur-winged Lapwing: 25–28 cm, slim lapwing with black cap, black breast-band, white cheeks, and prominent wing spur. Breeds across North Africa and the Middle East; also resident in sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake margins, and irrigated farmland. Insectivorous. Partial migrant in northern populations.

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