Grey-headed Lapwing vs River Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus compared with Vanellus duvaucelii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Lapwing | River Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus cinereus | Vanellus duvaucelii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
Near Threatened
River Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
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.