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Weißscheitelkiebitz

Vanellus albiceps

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Vanellus
Species
Vanellus albiceps (Weißscheitelkiebitz)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロガシラトサカゲリ
Chinese 白头麦鸡
Spanish Avefría coroniblanca
French Vanneau à tête blanche
German Weißscheitelkiebitz
Portuguese abibe-de-coroa-branca
Russian Белоголовая пигалица

Similar Species in Vanellus

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Andenkiebitz
Vanellus resplendens
Least Concern
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Bronzekiebitz
Vanellus chilensis
Least Concern
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Flusskiebitz
Vanellus duvaucelii
Near Threatened
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Gelblappenkiebitz
Vanellus malabaricus
Least Concern
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Graukopfkiebitz
Vanellus cinereus
Not Evaluated
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Javakiebitz
Vanellus macropterus
Critically Endangered
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Kiebitz
Vanellus vanellus
Endangered
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Kronenkiebitz
Vanellus coronatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißscheitelkiebitz?
The scientific name of Weißscheitelkiebitz is Vanellus albiceps. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.
What is the conservation status of Weißscheitelkiebitz?
Weißscheitelkiebitz (Vanellus albiceps) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißscheitelkiebitz live?
Weißscheitelkiebitz is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Weißscheitelkiebitz belong to?
Weißscheitelkiebitz (Vanellus albiceps) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Weißscheitelkiebitz endangered?
No, Weißscheitelkiebitz (Vanellus albiceps) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weißscheitelkiebitz belong to?
Weißscheitelkiebitz (Vanellus albiceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißscheitelkiebitz?
The closest relatives of Weißscheitelkiebitz in the genus Vanellus include Andenkiebitz, Bronzekiebitz, Flusskiebitz, Gelblappenkiebitz, Graukopfkiebitz.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Vanellus — 20 Species

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Andenkiebitz
Vanellus resplendens
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Bronzekiebitz
Vanellus chilensis
LC 🐾
Flusskiebitz
Vanellus duvaucelii
NT 🐾
Gelblappenkiebitz
Vanellus malabaricus
LC 🐾
Graukopfkiebitz
Vanellus cinereus
NE 🐾
Javakiebitz
Vanellus macropterus
CR 🐾
Kiebitz
Vanellus vanellus
EN 🐾
Kronenkiebitz
Vanellus coronatus
LC 🐾
Langzehenkiebitz
Vanellus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Maskenkiebitz
Vanellus miles
LC 🐾
Rotbrustkiebitz
Vanellus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Rotlappenkiebitz
Vanellus indicus
LC 🐾
Schmiedekiebitz
Vanellus armatus
LC 🐾
Schwarzbandkiebitz
Vanellus tricolor
LC 🐾
Schwarzflügelkiebitz
Vanellus melanopterus
LC 🐾
Schwarzschopfkiebitz
Vanellus tectus
LC 🐾
Senegalkiebitz
Vanellus senegallus
LC 🐾
Spornkiebitz
Vanellus spinosus
NE 🐾
Steppenkiebitz
Vanellus gregarius
NE 🐾
Strichelbrustkiebitz
Vanellus melanocephalus
LC
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