Eurasian Golden Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Pluvialis apricaria comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Golden Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis apricaria | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,2 cm (14.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 226,0 g (7.97 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Eurasian Golden Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Eurasian Golden Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Eurasian Golden Plover
Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a medium 26–29 cm plover. Non-breeding: golden-speckled brown above, whitish below. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on northern European and Siberian moorland; winters on farmland and estuaries of western Europe and North Africa. Migratory. Wingspan to 72 cm.
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.