White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
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White-tailed Lapwing: 26–29 cm, elegant lapwing with yellow legs, plain white tail, and no crest or facial adornments. Breeds in freshwater marshes and riverine wetlands from Iraq and Iran east to Kazakhstan; winters in South Asia and East Africa. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Partially migratory. Less aggressive than many lapwings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.3 cm | 13.5 in |
| Weight | 145.33333333333334 g | 5.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus leucurus |
Distribution
White-tailed Lapwing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family