Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
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Northern Lapwing: 28–33 cm, wingspan 67–87 cm. Iconic Eurasian lapwing with an iridescent green back, wispy crest, and broad rounded wings giving a floppy flight. Breeds on farmland and wet grassland; winters in southern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Widespread but declining. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 44,5 cm | 17.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 223,0 g | 7.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Türler | Vanellus vanellus |
Distribution
Northern Lapwing has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family