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SPECIES PROFILE
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
Vanellus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, wetlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Charadriiformes
FAMILY
Charadriidae
GENUS
Vanellus
📋 Description
SIZE
28-31 cm body length, wingspan 67-72 cm, 128-330 g
COLORATION
Green back, black crest, white underparts
ADAPTATIONS
Dramatic display flight, "pee-wit" call
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, wetlands
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
3-5 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, worms
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Agricultural intensification
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Northern Lapwing has a distinctive green back, black crest and loud "pee-wit" call. It performs dramatic tumbling display flights.
2
It is a classic farmland bird but declining in many areas.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Norfolk Broads UK
Salisbury Plain
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for green-backed waders with crests in fields.
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