Grey-headed Lapwing vs White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus compared with Vanellus leucurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Lapwing | White-tailed Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus cinereus | Vanellus leucurus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) | 34.3 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) | 145.33333333333334 g (5.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
Least Concern
White-tailed 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.
White-tailed Lapwing
White-tailed Lapwing: 26–29 cm, elegant lapwing with yellow legs, plain white tail, and no crest or facial adornments. Breeds in freshwater marshes and riverine wetlands from Iraq and Iran east to Kazakhstan; winters in South Asia and East Africa. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Partially migratory. Less aggressive than many lapwings.