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Spot-breasted Lapwing

Vanellus melanocephalus

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Vanellus
Species
Vanellus melanocephalus (Spot-breasted Lapwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナフタゲリ
Chinese 斑胸麦鸡
Spanish Avefría pechipinta
French Vanneau d'Abyssinie
German Strichelbrustkiebitz
Portuguese abibe-de-peito-pintado
Russian Пестрогрудый чибис

Similar Species in Vanellus

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นกกระแตแต้แว้ด
Vanellus indicus
Least Concern
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นกกระแตหงอน
Vanellus vanellus
Endangered
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นกกระแตหัวเทา
Vanellus cinereus
Not Evaluated
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นกกระแตหาด
Vanellus duvaucelii
Near Threatened
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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 Spot-breasted Lapwing?
The scientific name of Spot-breasted Lapwing is Vanellus melanocephalus. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.
What is the conservation status of Spot-breasted Lapwing?
Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spot-breasted Lapwing live?
Spot-breasted Lapwing is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Spot-breasted Lapwing belong to?
Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
Is Spot-breasted Lapwing endangered?
No, Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spot-breasted Lapwing belong to?
Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Spot-breasted Lapwing?
The closest relatives of Spot-breasted Lapwing in the genus Vanellus include นกกระแตแต้แว้ด, นกกระแตหงอน, นกกระแตหัวเทา, นกกระแตหาด, Blacksmith Lapwing.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Vanellus — 20 Species

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นกกระแตแต้แว้ด
Vanellus indicus
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นกกระแตหงอน
Vanellus vanellus
EN 🐾
นกกระแตหัวเทา
Vanellus cinereus
NE 🐾
นกกระแตหาด
Vanellus duvaucelii
NT 🐾
Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
LC 🐾
Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
LC 🐾
Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
LC 🐾
Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
NE 🐾
Javan Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus
CR
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Spot-breasted Lapwing
Vanellus melanocephalus
LC
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Long-toed Lapwing
Vanellus crassirostris
LC 🐾
White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
NE 🐾
White-headed Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
LC 🐾
Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
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Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
NE 🐾
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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