Oriental Plover vs Andean Lapwing

Charadrius veredus в сравнении с Vanellus resplendens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Oriental Plover Andean Lapwing
Научное название Charadrius veredus Vanellus resplendens
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Charadriidae Charadriidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 31,7 cm (12.5 in) 43,5 cm (17.1 in)
Масса 87,35 g (3.08 oz) 211,5 g (7.46 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Oriental Plover only

Нет

Andean Lapwing only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Oriental Plover

Least Concern

Andean Lapwing

About These Birds

Oriental Plover

Oriental Plover: 22–25 cm, tall long-legged plover with a broad chestnut breast in breeding male, white supercilium, and erect posture. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China; migrates to Australia via Southeast Asia, wintering on open dry grassland and stubble fields. Long-distance migrant. Insectivorous. Large flocks at staging areas.

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.

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