Yellow-wattled Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus compared with Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-wattled Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus malabaricus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.5 cm (15.2 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 155.5 g (5.49 oz) | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.
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.