Rufous-chested Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius modestus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-chested Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius modestus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 82.76666666666667 g (2.92 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Rufous-chested Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Rufous-chested Plover
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Rufous-chested Plover
Rufous-chested Plover (Charadrius modestus) is a medium 22–24 cm plover of South American grasslands. Sandy-brown above; distinctive chestnut breast-band in breeding plumage; white supercilium. Inhabits open short grasslands, steppe, and coastal flats from southern South America; winters north to southern Brazil. Migratory. Feeds on invertebrates.
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.