Piping Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius melodus so với Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Piping Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Charadrius melodus | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Họ | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 53,4 g (1.88 oz) | 48,65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
Piping Plover
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
Piping Plover
Piping Plover: 17–18 cm, pale sandy-gray plover with an incomplete breast-band, orange legs, and yellow-orange bill. Breeds on Atlantic beaches, Great Lakes shores, and Great Plains rivers of North America. Critically threatened by beach disturbance; listed as Near Threatened globally. Winters on Gulf and Atlantic coasts. NT.
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.