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River Lapwing

Vanellus duvaucelii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Charadriiformes (Yağmur kuşları)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Vanellus
Species
Vanellus duvaucelii (River Lapwing)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カタグロツバメゲリ
Chinese 距翅麥雞〔河跳鴴〕
Spanish Avefría fluvial
French Vanneau pie
German Flusskiebitz
Portuguese abibe-ribeirinho
Russian Индийский чибис
Thai นกกระแตหาด

Similar Species in Vanellus

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Banded Lapwing
Vanellus tricolor
Least Concern
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Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
Least Concern
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Brown-chested Lapwing
Vanellus superciliosus
Least Concern
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Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
Least Concern
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Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
Least Concern
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Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Endangered
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Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
Least Concern
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Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of River Lapwing?
The scientific name of River Lapwing is Vanellus duvaucelii. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.
What is the conservation status of River Lapwing?
River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does River Lapwing live?
River Lapwing is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does River Lapwing belong to?
River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does River Lapwing belong to?
River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of River Lapwing?
The closest relatives of River Lapwing in the genus Vanellus include Andean Lapwing, Banded Lapwing, Black-winged Lapwing, Brown-chested Lapwing, Blacksmith Lapwing.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Vanellus — 20 Species

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Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
LC 🐾
Banded Lapwing
Vanellus tricolor
LC 🐾
Black-winged Lapwing
Vanellus melanopterus
LC 🐾
Brown-chested Lapwing
Vanellus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
LC 🐾
Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
LC 🐾
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
EN 🐾
Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
LC 🐾
Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
NE 🐾
Gray-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
NE 🐾
Javan Lapwing
Vanellus macropterus
CR 🐾
Spot-breasted Lapwing
Vanellus melanocephalus
LC 🐾
Long-toed Lapwing
Vanellus crassirostris
LC 🐾
White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
NE 🐾
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
LC
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River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
NT
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White-headed Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
LC 🐾
Senegal Lapwing
Vanellus lugubris
LC 🐾
Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
NE 🐾
Black-headed Lapwing
Vanellus tectus
LC
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