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Lapwing. Lapwings ( subfamily Vanellinae) are any of various ground-nesting birds ( family Charadriidae) akin to plovers and dotterels. They range from 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) in length, and are noted for their slow, irregular wingbeats in flight and a shrill, wailing cry. The traditional terms "plover", "lapwing", and "dotterel" do not ...
Learn about the Northern Lapwing, a large plover with a crest and a greenish back, found in Europe and Asia. Find out its range, identification, behavior, and conservation status.
The northern lapwing is a 28–33 cm (11–13 in) long bird with a 67–87 cm (26–34 in) wingspan and a body mass of 128–330 g (4.5–11.6 oz). [10] It has rounded wings and a crest. It is also the shortest-legged of the lapwings. It is mainly black and white, but the back is tinted green.
Learn about the Lapwing, a distinctive wader with a green plumage and a crest. Find out where to see them, what they eat, how they breed, and what sounds they make.
Lapwing Patrik Åberg / xeno-canto. Key. Resident; Passage; Summer; Winter * This map is intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed ...
Learn about the lapwing, a black and white bird with a long crest and a 'peewit' call, that breeds in the UK and migrates to Europe. Find out how to identify, where to see, and why it is a conservation priority.
Lapwing is a term for several species of plovers, especially the Eurasian lapwing, a black-and-white bird with a crest. Learn about the distribution, behavior, and appearance of lapwings, and see photos of different types.
