Kentish Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius alexandrinus comparado con Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Kentish Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Charadrius alexandrinus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,2 cm (8.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 47,725 g (1.68 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Kentish Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Kentish Plover
Chorlitejo patinegro (Charadrius alexandrinus), 15–17 cm. Chorlitejo con collar negro incompleto (solo manchas laterales); frente blanca; dorso arena. Patas negras. Ampliamente distribuido desde Europa y África hasta Asia. Habita en playas arenosas y salinas. Se alimenta de invertebrados.
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.