Killdeer vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Charadrius vociferus compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Killdeer | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius vociferus | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 100.4 g (3.54 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Killdeer
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
Killdeer
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large 20–28 cm, vocal plover of North and Central America. Brown above, white below; two bold black breast bands; reddish-orange rump visible in flight. Inhabits open ground including fields, golf courses, parking lots, and gravel rooftops—far from water. Year-round in southern USA; migratory northward.
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.