Northern Lapwing
A species of Lapwings, Also known as Peewit Scientific name : Vanellus vanellus Genus : Lapwings
Northern Lapwing, A species of Lapwings
Also known as:
Peewit
Botanical name: Vanellus vanellus
Genus: Lapwings
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Description
The northern Lapwing is a large shorebird with a striking appearance. Its black feathers have a greenish appearance in bright light. The wader is common in open areas, including wetlands, grassy fields, and agricultural areas. While often solitary in the spring, the shorebird typically forms small flocks in the fall and winter.
Size
30 - 33 cm
Life Expectancy
23 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Northern Lapwing predominantly consumes insects and terrestrial worms, supplemented with seeds and grains. They forage by sight, using a distinctive run-and-pause technique. Unique to northern Lapwing is their preference for wet ground, where they can more easily probe for invertebrates.
Habitat
The northern Lapwing occupies open habitats in temperate regions, thriving in areas with short vegetation, such as wetlands, heathlands, and agricultural lands. They breed primarily in European farmlands, up to 800 meters elevation, occasionally reaching 1000 meters. During non-breeding seasons, northern Lapwing adapt to environments like stubble fields and mudflats, and they're found in the Indian Subcontinent and certain Asian highlands up to 3350 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Plovers Genus
Lapwings Species
Northern Lapwing 
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