African Three-banded Plover vs River Lapwing
Charadrius tricollaris compared with Vanellus duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Three-banded Plover | River Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius tricollaris | Vanellus duvaucelii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Three-banded Plover
Near Threatened
River 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.
River Lapwing
River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.