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Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
44,5 cm
Berat
223,0 g
Famili
Charadriidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.5 cm and a weight of 223 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Tentang

Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 44,5 cm 17.5 in
Berat 223,0 g 7.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
Spesies Vanellus vanellus

Distribution

Northern Lapwing has been recorded in 7 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Northern Lapwing endangered?
The Northern Lapwing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Northern Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Northern Lapwing?
The Northern Lapwing has a wingspan of 44.5 cm, weight of 223.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Lapwing belong to?
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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