Puna Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius alticola verglichen mit Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Puna Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Charadrius alticola | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 23,5 cm (9.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 45,0 g (1.59 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Puna Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Puna Plover
Puna Plover: 16–18 cm, small Andean plover with double black breast-bands and a rufous crown-patch. Resident on the puna (high Andean plateau) of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina near saline lakes and stony shores at 3,500–5,000 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered in pairs.
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.