African Three-banded Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Charadrius tricollaris compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Three-banded Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius tricollaris | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Three-banded Plover only
Grey-headed Lapwing only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Three-banded Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
African Three-banded Plover
African Three-banded Plover: 17–18 cm, small plover with two complete black breast-bands separated by white, red eye-ring, and red-based bill. Widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa near freshwater margins, mudflats, and reservoir edges. Feeds on invertebrates by pecking. Year-round resident with local movements during dry season.
Grey-headed Lapwing
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.