Southern Lapwing vs Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis в сравнении с Vanellus spinosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Southern Lapwing | Spur-winged Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Vanellus chilensis | Vanellus spinosus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 45,2 cm (17.8 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 291,5 g (10.28 oz) | 159,0 g (5.61 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Southern Lapwing only
Нет
Spur-winged Lapwing only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Southern Lapwing
Least Concern
Spur-winged 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.
Spur-winged Lapwing
Spur-winged Lapwing: 25–28 cm, slim lapwing with black cap, black breast-band, white cheeks, and prominent wing spur. Breeds across North Africa and the Middle East; also resident in sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake margins, and irrigated farmland. Insectivorous. Partial migrant in northern populations.