639 observationsLeast Concern
Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Charadriidae βΊGenus: Vanellus
About
The Senegal lapwing or lesser black-winged lapwing (Vanellus lugubris) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Senegal Lapwing is Vanellus lugubris.
- The Senegal Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the class Aves.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the family Charadriidae.
- Senegal Lapwing belongs to the genus Vanellus.