River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-duvaucelii"></birdfyi-bird>The River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.9 cm and a weight of 164 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm | 15.3 in |
| Weight | 164.0 g | 5.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus duvaucelii |
Distribution
River Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Charadriidae family