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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Charadriidae

Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

Grey-headed Lapwing · BirdGacha

1984 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
34–37 cm
Body Mass
270 g
Wingspan
75.5 cm
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Migratory

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ATK 161

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 161).

DEF 107

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 107).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: inland Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia (North-central & Northeastern China) & Honshu to Kyushu (Central & Southern Japan) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Vanellus cinereus

Which family does it belong to?

Plovers (Charadriidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: inland Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia (North-central & Northeastern China) & Honshu to Kyushu (Central & Southern Japan)

Sources & credits

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