Southern Lapwing vs Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis verglichen mit Vanellus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Southern Lapwing | Red-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus indicus |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) | 170,0 g (6.00 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Red-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.
Red-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.