White-crowned Lapwing vs Southern Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps comparé à Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-crowned Lapwing | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Vanellus albiceps | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 43,7 cm (17.2 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Poids | 187,5 g (6.61 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-crowned Lapwing
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
White-crowned Lapwing
White-crowned Lapwing: 28–30 cm, large African lapwing with a white crown, long yellow facial wattles, and yellow-tipped wing spurs. Resident along large sandy rivers in central and eastern Africa from Nigeria to Mozambique. Feeds on invertebrates on exposed sandbars. Strongly associated with riverine habitat. Sedentary.
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.