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River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
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Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
38.9 cm
वजन
164.0 g
कुल
Charadriidae
गण
Charadriiformes
के बारे में
River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 38.9 cm | 15.3 in |
| वजन | 164.0 g | 5.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.
अंडों की संख्या
4
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| प्रजातियां | Vanellus duvaucelii |
Distribution
River Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the River Lapwing endangered?
The River Lapwing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the River Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.
How big is the River Lapwing?
The River Lapwing has a wingspan of 38.9 cm, weight of 164.0 g.
What order and family does the River Lapwing belong to?
The River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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