American Golden Plover vs Northern Lapwing

Pluvialis dominica в сравнении с Vanellus vanellus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Golden Plover Northern Lapwing
Научное название Pluvialis dominica Vanellus vanellus
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Charadriidae Charadriidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 36,4 cm (14.3 in) 44,5 cm (17.5 in)
Масса 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) 223,0 g (7.87 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-4 4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Golden Plover only

Northern Lapwing only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Golden Plover

Near Threatened

Northern 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.

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.

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