Mountain Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius montanus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius montanus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.1 cm (11.5 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 101.59000000000002 g (3.58 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Mountain Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Mountain Plover
Mountain Plover: 21–23 cm, plain buffy-brown North American plover lacking a breast-band; unique in being a grassland rather than waterside species. Breeds on dry shortgrass prairie and shrub-steppe of western Great Plains; winters in California agricultural fields and southern Texas. Insectivorous. Declining. 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.