Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-cinereus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48 cm and a weight of 259.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 48.0 cm | 18.9 in |
| 체중 | 259.5 g | 9.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
산란 수
4
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| 종 | Vanellus cinereus |
Distribution
Grey-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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External Databases
자주 묻는 질문
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family