Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-lugubris"></birdfyi-bird>The Senegal Lapwing (Vanellus lugubris) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.4 cm and a weight of 122 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Senegal Lapwing: 22–25 cm, small plain brown lapwing of West African savanna with a narrow white forehead and narrow breast-band. Resident from Senegal east to Ethiopia in dry open woodland and burnt grassland. Insectivorous. Largely sedentary but undertakes local movements following fires and rains. Smaller than many congeners.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 34,4 cm | 13.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 122,0 g | 4.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 18-20 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Türler | Vanellus lugubris |
Distribution
Senegal Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family