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Javan Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus
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Not Evaluated
Envergadura
48,5 cm
Peso
325,0 g
Familia
Charadriidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Javan Lapwing: 28–30 cm, critically endangered lapwing with a black cap, grey-brown upperparts, and white underparts with a pale grey breast. Formerly endemic to lowland grasslands and wetland margins of Java, Indonesia. Last confirmed sighting in 1940s; may be extinct. Insectivorous. CR (possibly EX).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,5 cm | 19.1 in |
| Peso | 325,0 g | 11.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Charadriidae (Chorlitos y Avefrías) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Especies | Vanellus macropterus |
Distribution
Javan Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
How does the Javan Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Javan Lapwing?
The Javan Lapwing has a wingspan of 48.5 cm, weight of 325.0 g.
What order and family does the Javan Lapwing belong to?
The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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