Sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius)

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Range

The sociable lapwing breeds in Russia and Kazakhstan, dispersing through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey to winter grounds in Israel, Eritrea, Sudan and north-west India. It may also be found in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Oman during the winter. However, this species is suffering a very rapid decline in numbers and a severe range reduction (2).

View a distribution map for this species at UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Habitat

Inhabits grassland steppes with salty areas, near water. Winters on dry plains, sandy spots and short grasslands, in close proximity to a water source (2).