Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-melanopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-winged Lapwing (Vanellus melanopterus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 186 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
Black-winged Lapwing: 23–26 cm, brown-backed lapwing with bold black primary flight feathers, a white forehead, and narrow breast-band. Two disjunct populations: highlands of Ethiopia and eastern Africa to KwaZulu-Natal. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane farmland. Insectivorous. Undertakes altitudinal migrations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 41,2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Berat | 186,0 g | 6.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC.
Ukuran Sarang
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Spesies | Vanellus melanopterus |
Distribution
Black-winged Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family