southern lapwing: here’s the scoop
threats
It is a common and widespread resident throughout South America, except in densely forested regions (e.g. most of the Amazon), the higher parts of the Andes and the arid coast of a large part of western South America.
INSIDER INFO
BPZOO is home to two southern lapwings. You can find them inside the Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs building. There are only eight southern lapwings at four AZA accredited facilities.
Species
Southern Lapwing
Scientific name
Vanellus chilensis
Habitat
Lake and river banks as well as open grassland
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates
lifespan
10 years
Did you know?
Lapwings are in the Charadriidae family comprising of roughly 65 species of wading birds including lapwings, plovers, killdeers and dotterels.
Range
Central and South America
Conservation status
Least Concern
Widespread and abundant
