Spur-winged Lapwing

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Spur-winged Lapwing (<em>Vanellus spinosus</em>) is a species of Plovers (<em>Charadriidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Vanellus; binomial: Vanellus spinosus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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