Andean Lapwing vs Banded Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens compared with Vanellus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Lapwing | Banded Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus resplendens | Vanellus tricolor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) | 178.0 g (6.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
Least Concern
Banded Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
Banded Lapwing
Banded Lapwing: 25–29 cm, Australian lapwing with a black head, red-and-yellow facial wattle, and broad black breast-band. Inhabits open dry grassland, agricultural paddocks, and sparse scrubland across mainland Australia. Feeds on insects and invertebrates. Partially nomadic, moving to areas after rainfall. Gregarious outside breeding season.