Southern Red-breasted Plover vs Southern Lapwing

Charadrius obscurus comparé à Vanellus chilensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Southern Red-breasted Plover Southern Lapwing
Nom scientifique Charadrius obscurus Vanellus chilensis
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Critically Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 33,8 cm (13.3 in) 45,2 cm (17.8 in)
Poids 152,66666666666666 g (5.39 oz) 291,5 g (10.28 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Southern Red-breasted Plover only

Southern Lapwing only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered

Southern Red-breasted Plover

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

About These Birds

Southern Red-breasted Plover

Southern Red-breasted Plover: 20–23 cm, New Zealand endemic with brick-red underparts and white supercilium. Two populations: nominate on Stewart Island and southern coasts; aquilonius on Northland. Inhabits open beaches, estuaries, and short grazed turf. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary resident. Declining from introduced predators.

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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