Crowned Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crowned Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus coronatus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 157.25 g (5.55 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Crowned Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Crowned Lapwing
Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.
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.