Javan Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-macropterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.5 cm and a weight of 325 g.
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Javan Lapwing: 28–30 cm, critically endangered lapwing with a black cap, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts with a pale grey breast. Formerly endemic to lowland grasslands and wetland margins of Java, Indonesia. Last confirmed sighting in 1940s; may be extinct. Insectivorous. CR (possibly EX).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.5 cm | 19.1 in |
| Weight | 325.0 g | 11.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus macropterus |
Distribution
Javan Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family