Southern Lapwing vs Javan Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus macropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Javan Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus macropterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 48.5 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Not Evaluated
Javan 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.
Javan Lapwing
Javan Lapwing: 28–30 cm, critically endangered lapwing with a black cap, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts with a pale grey breast. Formerly endemic to lowland grasslands and wetland margins of Java, Indonesia. Last confirmed sighting in 1940s; may be extinct. Insectivorous. CR (possibly EX).