Double-banded Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius bicinctus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-banded Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius bicinctus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 68.0 g (2.40 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Double-banded Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Double-banded Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Double-banded Plover
Double-banded Plover: 17–19 cm, New Zealand plover with two dark breast-bands, the upper black and lower chestnut in breeding plumage. Breeds on shingly riverbeds and alpine herbfields of both main islands of New Zealand; migrates to southeastern Australia and Pacific islands in winter. Insectivorous. Regional migrant.
Southern Lapwing
Southern Lapwing: 32–38 cm, the most familiar South American lapwing with a grey head, pinkish-grey upperparts, metallic green wing spurs, and a distinctive crest. Common resident from Colombia south to Patagonia in open grassland, farmland, and urban parks. Insectivorous. Highly vocal and territorial. Expanding its range northward.