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Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Charadriidae ›Genus: Vanellus

About

The crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), or crowned plover, is a bird of the lapwing subfamily that occurs contiguously from the Red Sea coast of Somalia to southern and southwestern Africa. It is an adaptable and numerous species, with bold and noisy habits. It is related to the more localized black-winged and Senegal lapwings, with which it shares some plumage characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crowned Lapwing?
The scientific name of Crowned Lapwing is Vanellus coronatus.
What is the conservation status of Crowned Lapwing?
The Crowned Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the family Charadriidae.
What genus does Crowned Lapwing belong to?
Crowned Lapwing belongs to the genus Vanellus.