Forbes's Plover vs Southern Lapwing
Charadrius forbesi comparado com Vanellus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Forbes's Plover | Southern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Charadrius forbesi | Vanellus chilensis |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) |
| Peso | 47,5 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
Forbes's Plover
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
About These Birds
Forbes's Plover
Borrelho-de-Forbes (Charadrius forbesi), 15–17 cm. Colar peitoral castanho-avermelhado distinto, coroa e máscara escuras, partes superiores acastanhadas. Habita pastagens abertas, campos agrícolas e margens de rios na África Ocidental e Central. Alimenta-se de insetos e outros 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.