Saint Helena Plover vs Northern Lapwing
Charadrius sanctaehelenae в сравнении с Vanellus vanellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Saint Helena Plover | Northern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Charadrius sanctaehelenae | Vanellus vanellus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 44,5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Масса | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) | 223,0 g (7.87 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-2 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
Near Threatened
Northern 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.
Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.