Long-toed Lapwing
Vanellus crassirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-crassirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-toed Lapwing (Vanellus crassirostris) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.9 cm and a weight of 181.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Long-toed Lapwing: 28–31 cm, striking white-and-black lapwing with an elongated hindtoe and red legs. Inhabits floating vegetation and margins of papyrus swamps and flooded grasslands across central and eastern Africa from South Sudan to Zambia. Walks on lily pads when foraging. Insectivorous. Largely sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 41,9 cm | 16.5 in |
| Масса | 181,75 g | 6.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP,PL,SC. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 56 days.
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Виды | Vanellus crassirostris |
Distribution
Long-toed Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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