White-crowned Lapwing vs Andean Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps в сравнении с Vanellus resplendens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | White-crowned Lapwing | Andean Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Vanellus albiceps | Vanellus resplendens |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 43,7 cm (17.2 in) | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Масса | 187,5 g (6.61 oz) | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
White-crowned Lapwing
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
About These Birds
White-crowned Lapwing
White-crowned Lapwing: 28–30 cm, large African lapwing with a white crown, long yellow facial wattles, and yellow-tipped wing spurs. Resident along large sandy rivers in central and eastern Africa from Nigeria to Mozambique. Feeds on invertebrates on exposed sandbars. Strongly associated with riverine habitat. Sedentary.
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.