Wilson's Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius wilsonia compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wilson's Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius wilsonia | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.5 cm (9.3 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 63.1 g (2.23 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wilson's Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Wilson's Plover
Wilson's Plover: 17–20 cm, stocky Americas plover with a very thick black bill adapted for catching fiddler crabs, and a single broad breast-band. Resident on sandy beaches and tidal mudflats of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, Caribbean, and Pacific coast of Central and South America. Largely sedentary. Crab specialist.
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.