Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-gregarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40 cm and a weight of 208.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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À propos
Sociable Lapwing: 27–30 cm, pale sandy lapwing with a black-and-white head pattern, chestnut belly, and black cap. Breeds on steppe of Kazakhstan and southern Russia; winters in Sudan, Eritrea, and NW India. Critically Endangered due to habitat loss on breeding grounds and hunting on migration. Long-distance migrant. CR.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,0 cm | 15.7 in |
| Poids | 208,66666666666666 g | 7.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-22 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Espèces | Vanellus gregarius |
Distribution
Sociable Lapwing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family