Brown-chested Lapwing

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

Overview

Brown-chested Lapwing (Vanellus superciliosus) is a species of Plovers (Charadriidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Vanellus; binomial: Vanellus superciliosus; authority: (Reichenow, 1886).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: to Uganda, sw Kenya, nw Tanzania and e DR Congo.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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