White-fronted Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius marginatus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-fronted Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius marginatus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 43.55 g (1.54 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-fronted Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
White-fronted Plover
White-fronted Plover: 16–18 cm, slim African coastal plover with a white forehead, pale sandy-brown upperparts, and a narrow breast-side patch. Common resident on sandy ocean beaches, estuaries, and rivermouths of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Insectivorous. Sedentary. Nests in scrape above high-tide line.
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.