Tawny-throated Dotterel vs Southern Lapwing
Oreopholus ruficollis comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Tawny-throated Dotterel | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Oreopholus ruficollis | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 32,5 cm (12.8 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 139,8 g (4.93 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Tawny-throated Dotterel only
Southern Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
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.