Wilson's Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius wilsonia compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wilson's Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius wilsonia | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm (9.3 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 63.1 g (2.23 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wilson's Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Wilson's Plover
Wilson's Plover: 17–20 cm, stocky Americas plover with a very thick black bill adapted for catching fiddler crabs, and a single broad breast-band. Resident on sandy beaches and tidal mudflats of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, Caribbean, and Pacific coast of Central and South America. Largely sedentary. Crab specialist.
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.