White-crowned Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 43.7 cm | 17.2 in |
| 체중 | 187.5 g | 6.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
산란 수
2-4
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| 종 | Vanellus albiceps |
Distribution
White-crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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