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White-tailed Lapwing

Vanellus leucurus

Least Concern
날개 폭
34.3 cm
체중
145.33333333333334 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
Vanellus leucurus

Distribution

White-tailed Lapwing has been recorded in 4 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the White-tailed Lapwing endangered?
The White-tailed Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tailed Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the White-tailed Lapwing?
The White-tailed Lapwing has a wingspan of 34.3 cm, weight of 145.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Lapwing belong to?
The White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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