Malay Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius peronii compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malay Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius peronii | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 46.0 g (1.62 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Malay Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Malay Plover
Malay Plover: 14–17 cm, pale sandy coastal plover of Southeast Asia with a black mask, black partial breast-band, and white underparts. Resident on sandy beaches and coastal saltpans of Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. Insectivorous. NT. Threatened by coastal development, beach tourism, and predation.
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.