Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 45.2 cm | 17.8 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 291.5 g | 10.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 28 days.
จำนวนไข่
3-4
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Vanellus chilensis |
Distribution
Southern Lapwing has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family