Wrybill vs Southern Lapwing
Anarhynchus frontalis comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Wrybill | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anarhynchus frontalis | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 56,575 g (2.00 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Wrybill
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Wrybill
Wrybill: 20–22 cm, unique New Zealand plover whose bill curves distinctly to the right—the only bird with a laterally deflected bill. Uses this adaptation to extract invertebrates from under riverbed stones. Breeds on braided riverbeds of Canterbury, South Island; winters on tidal mudflats of North Island harbours. NT.
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.