Forbes's Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius forbesi comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Forbes's Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius forbesi | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 47,5 g (1.68 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Forbes's Plover only
Aucun(e)
Southern Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Forbes's Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Forbes's Plover
Forbes's Plover: 18–20 cm, sub-Saharan African plover with a white forehead, incomplete chestnut breast-band bordered by black, and flesh-colored legs. Resident in open woodland, burnt grassland, and farmland from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. Insectivorous, foraging on bare ground. Largely sedentary.
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.