Black-headed Lapwing
Vanellus tectus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-tectus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Lapwing (Vanellus tectus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37 cm and a weight of 106.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Black-headed Lapwing: 25–27 cm, Sahelian lapwing with a black head adorned with a wispy white-tipped crest, red wattles, and white underparts. Resident across the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia in dry savanna and semi-arid grassland. Insectivorous. Partly nomadic, tracking rainfall. Often encountered in pairs or small flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 37,0 cm | 14.6 in |
| Масса | 106,33333333333333 g | 3.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Виды | Vanellus tectus |
Distribution
Black-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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