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Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
48.0 cm
Weight
259.5 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 259.5 g | 9.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus cinereus |
Distribution
Grey-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey-headed Lapwing endangered?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-headed Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
How big is the Grey-headed Lapwing?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 259.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Lapwing belong to?
The Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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