Grey Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Pluvialis squatarola compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis squatarola | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.9 cm (14.5 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 229.66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Grey Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Grey Plover
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 cm.
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.