White-crowned Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-albiceps"></birdfyi-bird>The White-crowned Lapwing (Vanellus albiceps) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.7 cm and a weight of 187.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
White-crowned Lapwing: 28–30 cm, large African lapwing with a white crown, long yellow facial wattles, and yellow-tipped wing spurs. Resident along large sandy rivers in central and eastern Africa from Nigeria to Mozambique. Feeds on invertebrates on exposed sandbars. Strongly associated with riverine habitat. Sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 43.7 cm | 17.2 in |
| वजन | 187.5 g | 6.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| प्रजातियां | Vanellus albiceps |
Distribution
White-crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Charadriidae family