Andean Lapwing vs Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens в сравнении с Vanellus spinosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Andean Lapwing | Spur-winged Lapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Vanellus resplendens | Vanellus spinosus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 43,5 cm (17.1 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 211,5 g (7.46 oz) | 159,0 g (5.61 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Andean Lapwing only
Нет
Spur-winged Lapwing only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Andean Lapwing
Least Concern
Spur-winged 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.
Spur-winged Lapwing
Spur-winged Lapwing: 25–28 cm, slim lapwing with black cap, black breast-band, white cheeks, and prominent wing spur. Breeds across North Africa and the Middle East; also resident in sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake margins, and irrigated farmland. Insectivorous. Partial migrant in northern populations.