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Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Not Evaluated

About

Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Vanellus spinosus (Spur-winged Lapwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツバメゲリ

Chinese 黑胸距翅麥雞

Spanish Avefría espinosa

French Vanneau à éperons

German Spornkiebitz

Portuguese tui-tui-ferrão

Russian Шпорцевый чибис

Similar Species in Vanellus

Vanellus melanopterus

Least Concern

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Brown-chested Lapwing

Vanellus superciliosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spur-winged Lapwing?

The scientific name of Spur-winged Lapwing is Vanellus spinosus. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.

Where does Spur-winged Lapwing live?

Spur-winged Lapwing is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Spur-winged Lapwing belong to?

Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

What kingdom does Spur-winged Lapwing belong to?

Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Spur-winged Lapwing?

The closest relatives of Spur-winged Lapwing in the genus Vanellus include Andean Lapwing, Banded Lapwing, Black-winged Lapwing, Brown-chested Lapwing, Blacksmith Lapwing.