🌿Native Nature

White-crowned Lapwing

Vanellus albiceps

Taxonomy

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

About

The white-crowned lapwing, white-headed lapwing, white-headed plover or white-crowned plover (Vanellus albiceps) is a medium-sized wader. It is resident throughout tropical Africa, usually near large rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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