Malay Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius peronii comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Malay Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius peronii | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 19,8 cm (7.8 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 46,0 g (1.62 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Malay Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Malay Plover
Malay Plover: 14–17 cm, pale sandy coastal plover of Southeast Asia with a black mask, black partial breast-band, and white underparts. Resident on sandy beaches and coastal saltpans of Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. Insectivorous. NT. Threatened by coastal development, beach tourism, and predation.
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.