Sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius)

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Also known as:	Sociable plover

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Charadriiformes
Family	Charadriidae
Genus	Vanellus (1)
Size	Length: 27 – 30 cm (2)

Status

The sociable lapwing is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1) and is listed on Appendices I and II of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or Bonn Convention) (3). It is also listed on the African-Eurasian Migratory Water Bird Agreement (4).