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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hans Larsson" data-source="post: 1589725" data-attributes="member: 62994">I don´t have the expert knowledge of these species to go into detail, so I will only share my brief impression. And like Killian states - digging too deep into certain details may actually only complicate matters. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I agree with Killian that LSP looks more well balanced, with longer rear and smaller head. The large eye gives LSP a very "cute" look. GSP always seems awkward in some way, with proportionally larger head, longer/more slender and pointed bill off course, and a shorter rear. I have only had a glance at the pics of the VA plover, but to me, shape and face expression is clearly that of LSP. I would like to stress the fact the bird seems very worn and probably is in moult too. Especially the feathering around the bill looks a bit unnatural, wich may affect the shape. My opinion is based on very subjective facts, I know <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />, but I think the "persona" of LSP clearly shines through..Hans</blockquote>