Southern Lapwing vs Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus chilensis comparé à Vanellus spinosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Southern Lapwing Spur-winged Lapwing
Nom scientifique Vanellus chilensis Vanellus spinosus
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Charadriidae Charadriidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 45,2 cm (17.8 in) 39,3 cm (15.5 in)
Poids 291,5 g (10.28 oz) 159,0 g (5.61 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Southern Lapwing only

Aucun(e)

Spur-winged Lapwing only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

Least Concern

Spur-winged 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.

Spur-winged Lapwing

Spur-winged Lapwing: 25–28 cm, slim lapwing with black cap, black breast-band, white cheeks, and prominent wing spur. Breeds across North Africa and the Middle East; also resident in sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake margins, and irrigated farmland. Insectivorous. Partial migrant in northern populations.

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