Andean Lapwing vs Northern Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens comparado com Vanellus vanellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Andean Lapwing | Northern Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Vanellus resplendens | Vanellus vanellus |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) | 44,5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Peso | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) | 223,0 g (7.87 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
Near Threatened
Northern Lapwing
About These Birds
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.
Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.