Wilson's Plover vs Southern Lapwing

Charadrius wilsonia comparado com Vanellus chilensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Wilson's Plover Southern Lapwing
Nome científico Charadrius wilsonia 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 63,1 g (2.23 oz) 291,5 g (10.28 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-4 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

Wilson's Plover only

Southern Lapwing only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Wilson's Plover

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

About These Birds

Wilson's Plover

Borrelho-de-Wilson (Charadrius wilsonia), 18–20 cm. Colar peitoral preto, bico relativamente robusto e escuro, pernas rosadas, partes superiores acastanhadas. Habita praias arenosas e planícies de maré nas costas atlântica e do Golfo da América do Norte, Central e do Sul. 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.

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