Grey-headed Lapwing vs Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus compared with Vanellus malabaricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Lapwing | Yellow-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus cinereus | Vanellus malabaricus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm (18.9 in) | 38.5 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 259.5 g (9.15 oz) | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing
Least Concern
Yellow-wattled 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.
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.