Southern Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis в сравнении с Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Southern Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus resplendens |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Масса | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Lapwing
Andean Lapwing: 29–32 cm, large lapwing of the high Andes with grey head, white supercilium, metallic green upperparts, and red-and-yellow bill. Resident on puna grassland, bogs, and lake margins from Colombia to northern Argentina at 3,000–4,800 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered near Andean wetlands.