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Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
48,0 cm
Khối Lượng
259,5 g
Họ
Charadriidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Grey-headed Lapwing: 34–37 cm, large lapwing with an ash-grey head, yellow bill tipped black, and broad black breast-band. Breeds in freshwater wetland margins and wet rice fields of northern and eastern China, Korea, and Japan; winters in South and Southeast Asia. Insectivorous. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 259,5 g | 9.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
Số Trứng
4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Loài | Vanellus cinereus |
Distribution
Grey-headed Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Grey-headed Lapwing endangered?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-headed Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days.
How big is the Grey-headed Lapwing?
The Grey-headed Lapwing has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 259.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Lapwing belong to?
The Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.
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