Piping Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius melodus comparado con Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Piping Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Charadrius melodus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 53,4 g (1.88 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Piping Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Piping Plover
Chorlitejo silbador (Charadrius melodus), 17–19 cm. Collar pectoral negro incompleto (doble en algunos individuos); frente blanca; dorso arena; pico y patas naranjas. Habita en playas de arena del este de Norteamérica. Especie amenazada. Nidifica en playas, en peligro por el turismo costero.
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.