Collared Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius collaris compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Collared Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius collaris | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 33.9 g (1.20 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Collared Plover
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Collared Plover
Collared Plover: 14–16 cm, small South American plover with a black breast-band, pale rufous hind-crown, and pinkish-white legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lakeshores, and coastal beaches from Mexico south through Central and South America to Argentina. Insectivorous. Resident and largely sedentary. Often nests on gravel bars in large rivers.
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.