435 observationsLeast Concern
Black-headed Lapwing
Vanellus tectus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Charadriidae βΊGenus: Vanellus
About
The black-headed lapwing or black-headed plover (Vanellus tectus) is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. It is a resident breeder across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia, although it has seasonal movements. It lays two or three eggs on a ground scrape.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-headed Lapwing is Vanellus tectus.
- The Black-headed Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the class Aves.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the family Charadriidae.
- Black-headed Lapwing belongs to the genus Vanellus.