Southern Lapwing vs Long-toed Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Long-toed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus crassirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 41.9 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 181.75 g (6.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Long-toed Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
Long-toed Lapwing
Long-toed Lapwing: 28–31 cm, striking white-and-black lapwing with an elongated hindtoe and red legs. Inhabits floating vegetation and margins of papyrus swamps and flooded grasslands across central and eastern Africa from South Sudan to Zambia. Walks on lily pads when foraging. Insectivorous. Largely sedentary.