Forbes's Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Charadrius forbesi comparé à Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Forbes's Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Charadrius forbesi | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Poids | 47,5 g (1.68 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Forbes's Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Forbes's Plover
Forbes's Plover: 18–20 cm, sub-Saharan African plover with a white forehead, incomplete chestnut breast-band bordered by black, and flesh-colored legs. Resident in open woodland, burnt grassland, and farmland from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. Insectivorous, foraging on bare ground. Largely sedentary.
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.