Brown-chested Lapwing
Vanellus superciliosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-superciliosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown-chested Lapwing (Vanellus superciliosus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.5 cm and a weight of 150 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
Brown-chested Lapwing: 22–25 cm, small West African lapwing with a brown breast-band, white supercilium, and red facial wattles. Migrant within sub-Saharan Africa, breeding in savanna and grassland from Nigeria to Uganda; moves south in dry season. Insectivorous. Locally nomadic, tracking seasonal rainfall patterns across the region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Berat | 150,0 g | 5.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Spesies | Vanellus superciliosus |
Distribution
Brown-chested Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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