Southern Lapwing vs Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus chilensis comparado com Vanellus coronatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Southern Lapwing Crowned Lapwing
Nome científico Vanellus chilensis Vanellus coronatus
Ordem Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Família Charadriidae Charadriidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 45,2 cm (17.8 in) 39,4 cm (15.5 in)
Peso 291,5 g (10.28 oz) 157,25 g (5.55 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 3-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Southern Lapwing only

Nenhum

Crowned Lapwing only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Southern Lapwing

Least Concern

Crowned 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.

Crowned Lapwing

Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.

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