Southern Lapwing vs Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus lugubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Senegal Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus lugubris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 34.4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 122.0 g (4.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Senegal 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.
Senegal Lapwing
Senegal Lapwing: 22–25 cm, small plain brown lapwing of West African savanna with a narrow white forehead and narrow breast-band. Resident from Senegal east to Ethiopia in dry open woodland and burnt grassland. Insectivorous. Largely sedentary but undertakes local movements following fires and rains. Smaller than many congeners.