Eurasian Golden Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Pluvialis apricaria comparé à Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eurasian Golden Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis apricaria | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,2 cm (14.3 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Poids | 226,0 g (7.97 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Eurasian Golden Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Eurasian Golden Plover
Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a medium 26–29 cm plover. Non-breeding: golden-speckled brown above, whitish below. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on northern European and Siberian moorland; winters on farmland and estuaries of western Europe and North Africa. Migratory. Wingspan to 72 cm.
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.