Crowned Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus
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Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 39,4 cm | 15.5 in |
| الوزن | 157,25 g | 5.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| الأنواع | Vanellus coronatus |
Distribution
Crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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