Red-wattled Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus indicus comparé à Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Red-wattled Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Vanellus indicus | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Poids | 170,0 g (6.00 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Red-wattled Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Andean Lapwing only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Red-wattled Lapwing
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Red-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.
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.