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Gray-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Charadriiformes (إفجيجيات)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Vanellus
Species
Vanellus cinereus (Gray-headed Lapwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケリ
Chinese 灰头麦鸡
Spanish Avefría ceniza
French Vanneau à tête grise
German Graukopfkiebitz
Portuguese abibe-de-cabeça-cinzenta
Russian Серый чибис
Thai นกกระแตหัวเทา

Similar Species in Vanellus

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الزقزاق أبيض الذيل
Vanellus leucurus
Not Evaluated
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الزقزاق الأخضر الشامي
Vanellus vanellus
Endangered
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الزقزاق الأنيس
Vanellus gregarius
Not Evaluated
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الزقزاق الهندي
Vanellus indicus
Least Concern
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Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
Least Concern
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Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
Least Concern
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Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
Least Concern
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Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-headed Lapwing?
The scientific name of Gray-headed Lapwing is Vanellus cinereus. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.
Where does Gray-headed Lapwing live?
Gray-headed Lapwing is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Gray-headed Lapwing belong to?
Gray-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does Gray-headed Lapwing belong to?
Gray-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-headed Lapwing?
The closest relatives of Gray-headed Lapwing in the genus Vanellus include الزقزاق أبيض الذيل, الزقزاق الأخضر الشامي, الزقزاق الأنيس, الزقزاق الهندي, Blacksmith Lapwing.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Vanellus — 20 Species

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الزقزاق أبيض الذيل
Vanellus leucurus
NE 🐾
الزقزاق الأخضر الشامي
Vanellus vanellus
EN 🐾
الزقزاق الأنيس
Vanellus gregarius
NE 🐾
الزقزاق الهندي
Vanellus indicus
LC 🐾
Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
LC 🐾
Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
LC 🐾
Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
LC 🐾
Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
NE
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Gray-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
NE
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Javan Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus
CR 🐾
Spot-breasted Lapwing
Vanellus melanocephalus
LC 🐾
Long-toed Lapwing
Vanellus crassirostris
LC 🐾
River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
NT 🐾
White-headed Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
LC 🐾
Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
LC 🐾
Black-headed Lapwing
Vanellus tectus
LC 🐾
Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus
LC 🐾
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
LC 🐾
Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
LC 🐾
Crowned Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus
LC
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