Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-melanopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-winged Lapwing (Vanellus melanopterus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 186 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Black-winged Lapwing: 23–26 cm, brown-backed lapwing with bold black primary flight feathers, a white forehead, and narrow breast-band. Two disjunct populations: highlands of Ethiopia and eastern Africa to KwaZulu-Natal. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane farmland. Insectivorous. Undertakes altitudinal migrations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Weight | 186.0 g | 6.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus melanopterus |
Distribution
Black-winged Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family