Andean Lapwing vs Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens compared with Vanellus senegallus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Lapwing | Wattled Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanellus resplendens | Vanellus senegallus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 211.5 g (7.46 oz) | 214.66666666666666 g (7.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
Least Concern
Wattled 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.
Wattled Lapwing
Wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, large sub-Saharan lapwing with yellow facial wattles, red frontal shield, and white forehead. Widespread from West Africa to Ethiopia and south to South Africa in moist grassland, farmland, and wetland margins. Insectivorous. Sedentary to locally nomadic. Common and conspicuous species.