Wrybill vs Andean Lapwing
Anarhynchus frontalis comparado com Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Wrybill | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Anarhynchus frontalis | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 24,0 cm (9.4 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Peso | 56,575 g (2.00 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Wrybill
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
Wrybill
Wrybill: 20–22 cm, unique New Zealand plover whose bill curves distinctly to the right—the only bird with a laterally deflected bill. Uses this adaptation to extract invertebrates from under riverbed stones. Breeds on braided riverbeds of Canterbury, South Island; winters on tidal mudflats of North Island harbours. NT.
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.