Grey-headed Lapwing

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

Overview

Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Vanellus; binomial: Vanellus cinereus; authority: (Blyth, 1842).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to ne, s India, through se Asia to Malay Pen., n, s Vietnam and se China.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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