White-tailed Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus leucurus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.3 cm (13.5 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 145.33333333333334 g (5.13 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-tailed Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
White-tailed Lapwing
White-tailed Lapwing: 26–29 cm, elegant lapwing with yellow legs, plain white tail, and no crest or facial adornments. Breeds in freshwater marshes and riverine wetlands from Iraq and Iran east to Kazakhstan; winters in South Asia and East Africa. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Partially migratory. Less aggressive than many lapwings.
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.