African Three-banded Plover vs Javan Lapwing
Charadrius tricollaris compared with Vanellus macropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Three-banded Plover | Javan Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius tricollaris | Vanellus macropterus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 48.5 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Three-banded Plover
Not Evaluated
Javan 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.
Javan Lapwing
Javan Lapwing: 28–30 cm, critically endangered lapwing with a black cap, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts with a pale grey breast. Formerly endemic to lowland grasslands and wetland margins of Java, Indonesia. Last confirmed sighting in 1940s; may be extinct. Insectivorous. CR (possibly EX).