American Golden Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Pluvialis dominica comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Golden Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis dominica | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 154,33333333333334 g (5.44 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Golden Plover only
Southern Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Golden Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) is a medium 24–28 cm plover and epic migrant. Golden-spotted brown above; bold black underparts and white flank stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates to South American pampas, traveling up to 25,000 km annually via transoceanic routes.
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.