Oriental Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Charadrius veredus compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius veredus | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 87.35 g (3.08 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Oriental Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
Oriental Plover
Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.
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.