Grey Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Pluvialis squatarola comparé à Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Grey Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pluvialis squatarola | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,9 cm (14.5 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Poids | 229,66666666666666 g (8.10 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Grey Plover
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Grey Plover
Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a medium 27–31 cm shorebird with a near-global wintering distribution. Non-breeding: pale grey-brown above, whitish below; black armpits distinctive in flight. Breeding: black underparts with white flanks. Breeds on Arctic tundra; winters on mudflats and sandy beaches worldwide. Wingspan to 77 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.