White-faced Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius dealbatus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius dealbatus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 42.3 g (1.49 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-faced Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-faced Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
White-faced Plover
White-faced Plover: 15–17 cm, recently split from Kentish Plover; paler with an extensively white face, bill, and underparts. Coastal resident on sandy beaches and estuaries of South China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and surrounding southeast Asian coasts. Insectivorous. Threatened by beach development and disturbance. NT.
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.