Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-senegallus"></birdfyi-bird>The Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45 cm and a weight of 214.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, large sub-Saharan lapwing with yellow facial wattles, red frontal shield, and white forehead. Widespread from West Africa to Ethiopia and south to South Africa in moist grassland, farmland, and wetland margins. Insectivorous. Sedentary to locally nomadic. Common and conspicuous species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 45,0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Poids | 214,66666666666666 g | 7.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-32 days. Fledging: 40 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Espèces | Vanellus senegallus |
Distribution
Wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family