Southern Lapwing vs Northern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis compared with Vanellus vanellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Lapwing | Northern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus vanellus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | 44.5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Weight | 291.5 g (10.28 oz) | 223.0 g (7.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Near Threatened
Northern 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.
Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.