Common Ringed Plover vs Dotterel
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Ringed Plover
0.19 m
Human
1.75 m
Dotterel
0.22 m
| Common Ringed Plover | Dotterel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50–75 g | 90–145 g |
| Length | 17–19 cm | 19–22 cm |
| Wingspan | 35–41 cm | 57–64 cm |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–12 yrs | 3–11 yrs |
| Incubation | 24 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 3–4 | 2–4 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Tundra, Lake, River | Mountain, Tundra, Grassland, Heathland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |