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River Lapwing

Vanellus duvaucelii

Near Threatened
날개 폭
38.9 cm
체중
164.0 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

The River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.9 cm and a weight of 164 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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소개

River Lapwing: 29–32 cm, South Asian lapwing with a black cap, pendent crest, white sides to the neck, and wing spurs. Resident along sandy riverbanks and gravel bars of major rivers in India, Bangladesh, and mainland Southeast Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Declining due to river sand-mining. NT.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 38.9 cm 15.3 in
체중 164.0 g 5.78 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.

산란 수

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분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
Vanellus duvaucelii

Distribution

River Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the River Lapwing endangered?
The River Lapwing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the River Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.
How big is the River Lapwing?
The River Lapwing has a wingspan of 38.9 cm, weight of 164.0 g.
What order and family does the River Lapwing belong to?
The River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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