Spot-breasted Lapwing
Vanellus melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.9 cm and a weight of 213.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Spot-breasted Lapwing: 28–30 cm, Ethiopian highland endemic lapwing with a black head and breast spotted white, and red legs. Restricted to high-altitude moorland and montane grassland above 1,800 m in Ethiopia. Insectivorous. Sedentary; rare and little-studied. Declining due to overgrazing and agricultural encroachment.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.9 cm | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 213.5 g | 7.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus melanocephalus |
Distribution
Spot-breasted Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family