Southern Lapwing vs Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus chilensis comparé à Vanellus coronatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Southern Lapwing Crowned Lapwing
Nom scientifique Vanellus chilensis Vanellus coronatus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 45,2 cm (17.8 in) 39,4 cm (15.5 in)
Poids 291,5 g (10.28 oz) 157,25 g (5.55 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Southern Lapwing only

Aucun(e)

Crowned Lapwing only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

Least Concern

Crowned Lapwing

About These Birds

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.

Crowned Lapwing

Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.

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