Kentish Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius alexandrinus comparado com Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Kentish Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Charadrius alexandrinus | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,2 cm (8.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 47,725 g (1.68 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Kentish Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Kentish Plover
Borrelho-de-colar-interrompido (Charadrius alexandrinus), 15–17 cm. Pequeno borrelho com colar peitoral incompleto lateralmente, fronte branca, máscara escura, bico preto, pernas acinzentadas. Habita praias arenosas, salinas e margens de lagos em Eurasia, África e Américas. Alimenta-se de invertebrados.
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.