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Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

Least Concern
翼展
39.4 cm
体重
157.25 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

关于

Crowned Lapwing: 29–31 cm, conspicuous lapwing with a white crown-ring surrounding a black cap, red legs, and loud raucous calls. Common resident of open short grassland, airports, and sports fields across eastern and southern Africa. Insectivorous. Highly vocal, aggressive near nest. Benefits from habitat modification. Sedentary.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 39.4 cm 15.5 in
体重 157.25 g 5.55 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28 days.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
物种 Vanellus coronatus

Distribution

Crowned Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Crowned Lapwing endangered?
The Crowned Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Crowned Lapwing?
The Crowned Lapwing has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 157.25 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Lapwing belong to?
The Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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