Southern Lapwing vs Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus melanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Black-winged Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus melanopterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 186.0 g (6.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Black-winged 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.
Black-winged Lapwing
Black-winged Lapwing: 23–26 cm, brown-backed lapwing with bold black primary flight feathers, a white forehead, and narrow breast-band. Two disjunct populations: highlands of Ethiopia and eastern Africa to KwaZulu-Natal. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane farmland. Insectivorous. Undertakes altitudinal migrations.