Southern Lapwing vs River Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis comparé à Vanellus duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Lapwing | River Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus duvaucelii |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Poids | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) | 164,0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Near Threatened
River 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.
River Lapwing
River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.