Black-fronted Dotterel vs Southern Lapwing
Elseyornis melanops compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Dotterel | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elseyornis melanops | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 34.5 g (1.22 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-fronted Dotterel
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Black-fronted Dotterel
Black-fronted Dotterel: 16–18 cm, slender Australian plover with a striking black forehead-patch, chestnut shoulder-bar, and red-based black bill. Inhabits margins of inland freshwater wetlands, riverbeds, and reservoirs throughout Australia and New Zealand. Invertebrate feeder. Largely sedentary with nomadic movements after rainfall.
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.