Chestnut-banded Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius pallidus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-banded Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius pallidus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 32.0 g (1.13 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Chestnut-banded Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-banded Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Chestnut-banded Plover
Chestnut-banded Plover: 13–15 cm, small pale plover with a narrow chestnut breast-band and pale sandy upperparts. Resident at alkaline and saline lakes in eastern and southern Africa, with a separate population on the Namibian coast. Feeds on brine flies and invertebrates. NT. Sensitive to water-level fluctuations at soda lake breeding sites.
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.