Pied Plover vs Grey-headed Lapwing
Hoploxypterus cayanus compared with Vanellus cinereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Plover | Grey-headed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoploxypterus cayanus | Vanellus cinereus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) |
| Weight | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied Plover
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
About These Birds
Pied Plover
Pied Plover: 22–24 cm, distinctive South American lapwing with bold black-and-white plumage, red facial skin, and long red legs. Inhabits open sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers from Venezuela south to Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates. Largely resident; some local seasonal movements. Not globally threatened.
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.