Double-banded Plover vs Southern Lapwing

Charadrius bicinctus comparé à Vanellus chilensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Double-banded Plover Southern Lapwing
Nom scientifique Charadrius bicinctus Vanellus chilensis
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 25,5 cm (10.0 in) 45,2 cm (17.8 in)
Poids 68,0 g (2.40 oz) 291,5 g (10.28 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Double-banded Plover only

Southern Lapwing only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Double-banded Plover

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

About These Birds

Double-banded Plover

Double-banded Plover: 17–19 cm, New Zealand plover with two dark breast-bands, the upper black and lower chestnut in breeding plumage. Breeds on shingly riverbeds and alpine herbfields of both main islands of New Zealand; migrates to southeastern Australia and Pacific islands in winter. Insectivorous. Regional migrant.

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.

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