Blacksmith Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus armatus compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blacksmith Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus armatus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blacksmith Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Blacksmith Lapwing
Blacksmith Lapwing: 28–31 cm, boldly patterned black, white, and grey lapwing with a sharp carpal spur and metallic alarm call resembling a hammer on an anvil. Common resident of open wetland margins and short grassland in eastern and southern Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary and highly territorial.
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.