Red-wattled Lapwing vs Spot-breasted Lapwing
Vanellus indicus compared with Vanellus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-wattled Lapwing | Spot-breasted Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus indicus | Vanellus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | 46.9 cm (18.5 in) |
| Weight | 170.0 g (6.00 oz) | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-wattled Lapwing
Least Concern
Spot-breasted Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
Spot-breasted Lapwing
Spot-breasted Lapwing: 28–30 cm, Ethiopian highland endemic lapwing with a black head and breast spotted white, and red legs. Restricted to high-altitude moorland and montane grassland above 1,800 m in Ethiopia. Insectivorous. Sedentary; rare and little-studied. Declining due to overgrazing and agricultural encroachment.