Long-billed Plover vs Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Charadrius placidus compared with Vanellus malabaricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Plover | Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius placidus | Vanellus malabaricus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) | 38.5 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 55.5 g (1.96 oz) | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Plover
Least Concern
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
About These Birds
Long-billed Plover
Long-billed Plover: 19–21 cm, large East Asian plover with a distinctive long bill, narrow black breast-band, and dull yellowish legs. Breeds on rocky riverbeds of China, Korea, and Japan; winters along rivers and coasts of Southeast Asia. Invertebrate feeder. Partial migrant, declining due to river engineering and gravel extraction. NT.
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.