Blacksmith Lapwing vs Southern Lapwing
Vanellus armatus compared with Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blacksmith Lapwing | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus armatus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blacksmith Lapwing
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Blacksmith Lapwing
Blacksmith Lapwing: 28–31 cm, boldly patterned black, white, and grey lapwing with a sharp carpal spur and metallic alarm call resembling a hammer on an anvil. Common resident of open wetland margins and short grassland in eastern and southern Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary and highly territorial.
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.