White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-leucurus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.3 cm and a weight of 145.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
White-tailed Lapwing: 26–29 cm, elegant lapwing with yellow legs, plain white tail, and no crest or facial adornments. Breeds in freshwater marshes and riverine wetlands from Iraq and Iran east to Kazakhstan; winters in South Asia and East Africa. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Partially migratory. Less aggressive than many lapwings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 34.3 cm | 13.5 in |
| 체중 | 145.33333333333334 g | 5.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 30 days.
산란 수
3-4
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| 종 | Vanellus leucurus |
Distribution
White-tailed Lapwing has been recorded in 4 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family