Tawny-throated Dotterel vs Southern Lapwing
Oreopholus ruficollis compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tawny-throated Dotterel | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreopholus ruficollis | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm (12.8 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 139.8 g (4.93 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Tawny-throated Dotterel only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
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.