Pacific Golden Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Pluvialis fulva compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Golden Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis fulva | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 141.83333333333334 g (5.00 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Pacific Golden Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pacific Golden Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) is a medium 23–26 cm plover of remarkable migratory feats. Golden-speckled brown above; breeding plumage has black underparts and white flank stripe. Breeds on Siberian and Alaskan tundra; makes non-stop transoceanic flights to winter in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.
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.