Snowy Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius nivosus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius nivosus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.5 cm (8.1 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 45.25 g (1.60 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Snowy Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Snowy Plover
Snowy Plover: 15–17 cm, pale sandy-white North American plover with dark partial breast-band patches and dark bill. Breeds on sandy beaches, salt flats, and alkali lake shores in North America, Caribbean, and western South America; partly migratory. Insectivorous. NT. Vulnerable to beach recreation, storm wash-over, and predation.
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.