Southern Lapwing vs Masked Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis в сравнении с Vanellus miles
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Southern Lapwing | Masked Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus miles |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) | 49,1 cm (19.3 in) |
| Масса | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) | 310,0 g (10.93 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Masked 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.
Masked Lapwing
Masked Lapwing: 30–37 cm, large noisy Australasian lapwing with yellow facial wattles and sharp wing spurs. Common resident in open grassland, parks, and wetland margins throughout Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Famously aggressive in defence of ground nest. Feeds on invertebrates. Largely sedentary and adaptable to urban environments.