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灰头麦鸡 (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 (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Charadriiformes (鸻形目)
Family
Charadriidae
Genus
Vanellus
Species
Vanellus cinereus (灰头麦鸡)

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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三色麥雞
Vanellus tricolor
Least Concern
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冕麥雞
Vanellus coronatus
Least Concern
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凤头距翅麦鸡
Vanellus chilensis
Least Concern
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凤头麦鸡
Vanellus vanellus
Endangered
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塞內加爾麥雞
Vanellus lugubris
Least Concern
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安地斯麥雞
Vanellus resplendens
Least Concern
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斑胸麦鸡
Vanellus melanocephalus
Least Concern
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爪哇麥雞〔巽他麥雞〕
Vanellus macropterus
Critically Endangered
View all species in Vanellus →

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Family
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 灰头麦鸡?
The scientific name of 灰头麦鸡 is Vanellus cinereus. It belongs to the genus Vanellus.
Where does 灰头麦鸡 live?
灰头麦鸡 is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does 灰头麦鸡 belong to?
灰头麦鸡 (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the genus Vanellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.
What kingdom does 灰头麦鸡 belong to?
灰头麦鸡 (Vanellus cinereus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 灰头麦鸡?
The closest relatives of 灰头麦鸡 in the genus Vanellus include 三色麥雞, 冕麥雞, 凤头距翅麦鸡, 凤头麦鸡, 塞內加爾麥雞.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Vanellus — 20 Species

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三色麥雞
Vanellus tricolor
LC 🐾
冕麥雞
Vanellus coronatus
LC 🐾
凤头距翅麦鸡
Vanellus chilensis
LC 🐾
凤头麦鸡
Vanellus vanellus
EN 🐾
塞內加爾麥雞
Vanellus lugubris
LC 🐾
安地斯麥雞
Vanellus resplendens
LC 🐾
斑胸麦鸡
Vanellus melanocephalus
LC
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灰头麦鸡
Vanellus cinereus
NE
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爪哇麥雞〔巽他麥雞〕
Vanellus macropterus
CR 🐾
白头麦鸡
Vanellus albiceps
LC 🐾
白尾長腳麥雞
Vanellus leucurus
NE 🐾
白颈麦鸡
Vanellus miles
LC 🐾
紅垂麥雞
Vanellus indicus
LC 🐾
褐胸麥雞
Vanellus superciliosus
LC 🐾
距翅麥雞〔河跳鴴〕
Vanellus duvaucelii
NT 🐾
長腳麥雞
Vanellus gregarius
NE 🐾
長趾麥雞
Vanellus crassirostris
LC 🐾
非洲麦鸡
Vanellus tectus
LC 🐾
黃垂麥雞
Vanellus malabaricus
LC 🐾
黑喉肉垂麥雞
Vanellus senegallus
LC
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