Collared Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius collaris comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Collared Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius collaris | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 19,1 cm (7.5 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 33,9 g (1.20 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Collared Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Collared Plover
Collared Plover: 14–16 cm, small South American plover with a black breast-band, pale rufous hind-crown, and pinkish-white legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lakeshores, and coastal beaches from Mexico south through Central and South America to Argentina. Insectivorous. Resident and largely sedentary. Often nests on gravel bars in large rivers.
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.