Eurasian Golden Plover vs Little Ringed Plover
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Eurasian Golden Plover
0.29 m
Human
1.75 m
Little Ringed Plover
0.17 m
| Eurasian Golden Plover | Little Ringed Plover | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14–0.23 kg | 32–48 g |
| Length | 26–29 cm | 14–17 cm |
| Wingspan | 67–76 cm | 42–48 cm |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 8–15 yrs | 3–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 3–4 | 3–4 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Tundra, Heathland, Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Mountain, Coast | Wetland, River, Lake, Coast, Farmland, Grassland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |