American Golden Plover vs Banded Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica 对比 Vanellus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | American Golden Plover | Banded Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus tricolor |
| 目 | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| 科 | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| 体重 | 154.33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 178.0 g (6.28 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Banded 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.
Banded Lapwing
Banded Lapwing: 25–29 cm, Australian lapwing with a black head, red-and-yellow facial wattle, and broad black breast-band. Inhabits open dry grassland, agricultural paddocks, and sparse scrubland across mainland Australia. Feeds on insects and invertebrates. Partially nomadic, moving to areas after rainfall. Gregarious outside breeding season.