Pied Plover vs River Lapwing
Hoploxypterus cayanus compared with Vanellus duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Plover | River Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoploxypterus cayanus | Vanellus duvaucelii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 72.33333333333333 g (2.55 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied Plover
Near Threatened
River 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.
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.