Pacific Golden Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Pluvialis fulva compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Golden Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pluvialis fulva | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 141.83333333333334 g (5.00 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Pacific Golden Plover only
Andean Lapwing only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pacific Golden Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) is a medium 23–26 cm plover of remarkable migratory feats. Golden-speckled brown above; breeding plumage has black underparts and white flank stripe. Breeds on Siberian and Alaskan tundra; makes non-stop transoceanic flights to winter in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.
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.