Sociable Lapwing

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Sociable Lapwing (<em>Vanellus gregarius</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Vanellus; binomial: Vanellus gregarius; authority: (Pallas, 1771).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: Sudan to Eritrea, Israel, Arabian Pen., c Pakistan and nw India.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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