Semipalmated Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius semipalmatus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Semipalmated Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius semipalmatus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 50.416666666666664 g (1.78 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Semipalmated Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Semipalmated Plover
Semipalmated Plover: 17–19 cm, compact North American plover with a single black breast-band, orange-yellow bill tipped black, and partial toe webbing unique among small plovers. Breeds on Arctic and boreal gravel shores; winters along both American coasts to southern South America. Feeds on invertebrates. Common migrant.
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.