Eurasian Dotterel vs Southern Lapwing
Eudromias morinellus comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Dotterel | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudromias morinellus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 29,5 cm (11.6 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 110,75 g (3.91 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Eurasian Dotterel
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Eurasian Dotterel
Eurasian Dotterel (Eudromias morinellus) is a medium 20–24 cm tundra plover. Breeding female strikingly colorful: chestnut belly, white breast band, and white supercilium. Males duller; females are the more brightly-colored sex in this reversed-role species. Breeds on high Arctic and mountain tundra; winters in Middle East and North Africa.
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.