Long-toed Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus crassirostris compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-toed Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus crassirostris | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.9 cm (16.5 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 181.75 g (6.41 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-toed Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Long-toed Lapwing
Long-toed Lapwing: 28–31 cm, striking white-and-black lapwing with an elongated hindtoe and red legs. Inhabits floating vegetation and margins of papyrus swamps and flooded grasslands across central and eastern Africa from South Sudan to Zambia. Walks on lily pads when foraging. Insectivorous. Largely 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.