Lapwing  (Vanellus vanellus)

Facts

Also known as: green plover, peewit
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyVanellus
GenusVanellus (1)
SizeLength: 28-31 cm (2)
Wingspan: 67-72 (2)
Weight140-320 g (3)
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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (3). Classified as a bird of conservation concern by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, but not a priority species (4). Receives general protection in the UK under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (5).

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