Killdeer vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius vociferus comparado con Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Killdeer | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Charadrius vociferus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 31,8 cm (12.5 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 100,4 g (3.54 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
Killdeer
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Killdeer
Chorlitejo gritón (Charadrius vociferus), 23–26 cm. Dos collares pectorales negros prominentes; cola larga con rabadilla naranja llamativa. Muy ruidoso, de ahí su nombre. Ampliamente distribuido en América del Norte y del Sur. Habita en pastizales y áreas abiertas, lejos del agua a veces.
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.