4,910 observationsLeast Concern
Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Charadriidae βΊGenus: Vanellus
About
The spur-winged lapwing or spur-winged plover (Vanellus spinosus) is a lapwing species, one of a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spur-winged Lapwing is Vanellus spinosus.
- The Spur-winged Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the class Aves.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the family Charadriidae.
- Spur-winged Lapwing belongs to the genus Vanellus.