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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Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 43,7 cm | 17.2 in |
| Berat | 187,5 g | 6.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Spesies | Vanellus albiceps |
Distribution
White-crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family