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Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
48,0 cm
Gewicht
259,5 g
Familie
Charadriidae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes
Über uns
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Gewicht | 259,5 g | 9.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Charadriidae (Regenpfeifer und Kiebitze) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Arten | Vanellus cinereus |
Distribution
Grey-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Grey-headed Lapwing endangered?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-headed Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
How big is the Grey-headed Lapwing?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 259.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Lapwing belong to?
The Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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