Oriental Plover vs Southern Lapwing

Charadrius veredus comparé à Vanellus chilensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Oriental Plover Southern Lapwing
Nom scientifique Charadrius veredus Vanellus chilensis
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 31,7 cm (12.5 in) 45,2 cm (17.8 in)
Poids 87,35 g (3.08 oz) 291,5 g (10.28 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Oriental Plover only

Aucun(e)

Southern Lapwing only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Oriental Plover

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

About These Birds

Oriental Plover

Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.

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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