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Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
44,5 cm
Khối Lượng
223,0 g
Họ
Charadriidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 44,5 cm 17.5 in
Khối Lượng 223,0 g 7.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 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 vanellus

Distribution

Northern Lapwing has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Northern Lapwing endangered?
The Northern Lapwing has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Northern Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Northern Lapwing?
The Northern Lapwing has a wingspan of 44.5 cm, weight of 223.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Lapwing belong to?
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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