42 observationsLeast Concern
Brown-chested Lapwing
Vanellus superciliosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Charadriidae ›Genus: Vanellus
About
The brown-chested lapwing (Vanellus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It resides year-round in a narrow strip of land from southwestern Nigeria to northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; its wintering range extends toward Lake Chad, Lake Victoria and northern Zambia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown-chested Lapwing is Vanellus superciliosus.
- The Brown-chested Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the class Aves.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the family Charadriidae.
- Brown-chested Lapwing belongs to the genus Vanellus.