Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-cinereus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (chorlitos y avefrías), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48 cm and a weight of 259.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Peso | 259,5 g | 9.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Especies | Vanellus cinereus |
Distribution
Grey-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family