Puna Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius alticola comparado com Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Puna Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Charadrius alticola | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 23,5 cm (9.3 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 45,0 g (1.59 oz) | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Puna Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Puna Plover
Borrelho-de-puna (Charadrius alticola), 16–18 cm. Borrelho com colar peitoral escuro, partes superiores acastanhadas, fronte branca, testa preta. Habita altiplanícies andinas (puna) e margens de lagos e salares no Peru, Bolívia, Argentina e Chile, acima de 3.500 m. 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.