Red-kneed Dotterel vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Erythrogonys cinctus compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-kneed Dotterel | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythrogonys cinctus | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 55.333333333333336 g (1.95 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-kneed Dotterel
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
Red-kneed Dotterel
Red-kneed Dotterel: 17–19 cm, Australian plover with a black head and breast-band, white throat-patch, and diagnostic red-orange knees contrasting with pale legs. Inhabits freshwater wetland margins including flooded grassland, mudflats, and rice fields across Australia and New Guinea. Feeds on invertebrates. Nomadic, following rainfall.
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.