Mountain Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius montanus comparado con Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Mountain Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Charadrius montanus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 101,59000000000002 g (3.58 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Mountain Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Mountain Plover
Chorlitejo montano (Charadrius montanus), 21–24 cm. Sin collar pectoral; dorso pardo uniforme; frente blanca; superciliar pálida; pecho levemente moteado. Habita en praderas cortas y estepas de las Grandes Llanuras de Norteamérica. Migrador. Especie amenazada por la pérdida de hábitat.
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.