Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-miles"></birdfyi-bird>The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.1 cm and a weight of 310 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Masked Lapwing: 30–37 cm, large noisy Australasian lapwing with yellow facial wattles and sharp wing spurs. Common resident in open grassland, parks, and wetland margins throughout Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Famously aggressive in defence of ground nest. Feeds on invertebrates. Largely sedentary and adaptable to urban environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.1 cm | 19.3 in |
| Weight | 310.0 g | 10.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 35-56 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus miles |
Distribution
Masked Lapwing has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family