Common Ringed Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius hiaticula compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Ringed Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius hiaticula | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 63.25 g (2.23 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Common Ringed Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Ringed Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Common Ringed Plover
Common Ringed Plover: 17–19 cm, stocky shorebird with bold black-and-white head pattern, orange-yellow bill tipped black, and orange legs. Breeds on Arctic and subarctic shingle beaches and tundra from Canada to Siberia; winters south to sub-Saharan Africa. Forages on invertebrates using stop-run-peck method. Long-distance 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.