Eurasian Golden Plover vs Andean Lapwing
Pluvialis apricaria comparado com Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Eurasian Golden Plover | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pluvialis apricaria | Vanellus resplendens |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 36,2 cm (14.3 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Peso | 226,0 g (7.97 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Eurasian Golden Plover only
Andean Lapwing only
Estado de conservação
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.