Banded Lapwing
Vanellus tricolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-tricolor"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (regenpfeifer und kiebitze), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.4 cm and a weight of 178 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Banded Lapwing: 25–29 cm, Australian lapwing with a black head, red-and-yellow facial wattle, and broad black breast-band. Inhabits open dry grassland, agricultural paddocks, and sparse scrubland across mainland Australia. Feeds on insects and invertebrates. Partially nomadic, moving to areas after rainfall. Gregarious outside breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Gewicht | 178,0 g | 6.28 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-28 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 tricolor |
Distribution
Banded Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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