Southern Lapwing vs Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus malabaricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus malabaricus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 38.5 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Yellow-wattled 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.
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.