Tawny-throated Dotterel vs Andean Lapwing
Oreopholus ruficollis compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tawny-throated Dotterel | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreopholus ruficollis | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm (12.8 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 139.8 g (4.93 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Tawny-throated Dotterel only
Andean Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Tawny-throated Dotterel
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis) is a slender 27–30 cm plover of Andean and Patagonian grasslands. Pale sandy-brown above; tawny-orange throat; white eyebrow; long-legged and upright. Inhabits short-grass puna, Patagonian steppe, and coastal dunes from Peru south to Tierra del Fuego.
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.