African Three-banded Plover vs Red-wattled Lapwing
Charadrius tricollaris compared with Vanellus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Three-banded Plover | Red-wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius tricollaris | Vanellus indicus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) | 170.0 g (6.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Three-banded Plover only
Red-wattled Lapwing only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Three-banded Plover
Least Concern
Red-wattled Lapwing
About These Birds
African Three-banded Plover
African Three-banded Plover: 17–18 cm, small plover with two complete black breast-bands separated by white, red eye-ring, and red-based bill. Widespread resident across sub-Saharan Africa near freshwater margins, mudflats, and reservoir edges. Feeds on invertebrates by pecking. Year-round resident with local movements during dry season.
Red-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.