C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Charadriidae

Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

CIOC 2027

Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus).

ATK88

DEF57

1973 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 188 g
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 88

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 88).

DEF 57

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 57).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Africa: Eastern Greece (Southeastern Europe) & Turkey & Cyprus & Middle East to Southwestern Iran and Arabian Pen.; Mauritania to Nigeria and Eastern to Eritrea & Somalia & Northern in Sudan and Egypt to Nile Delta; Southern to Zambia and Malawi Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Vanellus spinosus

Which family does it belong to?

Plovers (Charadriidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Africa: Eastern Greece (Southeastern Europe) & Turkey & Cyprus & Middle East to Southwestern Iran and Arabian Pen.; Mauritania to Nigeria and Eastern to Eritrea & Somalia & Northern in Sudan and Egypt to Nile Delta; Southern to Zambia and Malawi