Southern Red-breasted Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Charadrius obscurus compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Red-breasted Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius obscurus | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 152.66666666666666 g (5.39 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Southern Red-breasted Plover only
Grey-headed Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Southern Red-breasted Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
Southern Red-breasted Plover
Southern Red-breasted Plover: 20–23 cm, New Zealand endemic with brick-red underparts and white supercilium. Two populations: nominate on Stewart Island and southern coasts; aquilonius on Northland. Inhabits open beaches, estuaries, and short grazed turf. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary resident. Declining from introduced predators.
Grey-headed Lapwing
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.