River Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | River Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus duvaucelii | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
River Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
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.