Forbes's Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius forbesi comparado con Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Forbes's Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Charadrius forbesi | Vanellus resplendens |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Peso | 47,5 g (1.68 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Forbes's Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Forbes's Plover
Chorlitejo de Forbes (Charadrius forbesi), 15–17 cm. Collar pectoral negro prominente; frente blanca; superciliar blanca; dorso pardo. Habita en sabanas inundadas y orillas de ríos del África occidental y central. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados acuáticos. Especie poco conocida.
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.