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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 157.25 g | 5.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus coronatus |
Distribution
Crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family