Javan Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Javan Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus macropterus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.5 cm (19.1 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Javan Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
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).
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.