Spot-breasted Lapwing

The Spot-breasted Lapwing is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family. It is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands.

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The Spot-breasted Lapwing is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) is a species of bird in the Charadriidae family. It is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Vanellus melanocephalus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Stub icon This Charadriiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.v • d • e Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More

Spot-breasted Lapwing by Ian Fulton Photographer: Ian Fulton Location: Suluta Plains Date Taken: 04/Feb/2008 Upload On: 14/Sep/2009 Rating: ****** Photographer: Ian Fulton Spot-breasted Lapwing by Ian Fulton Location: Suluta Plains Date Taken: 04/Feb/2008 Upload On: 05/Sep/2009 Rating: ****** Spot-breasted Lapwing by Ian Fulton Photographer: Ian Fulton More

The Spot-breasted Lapwing is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands where it is locally common in its preferred locations. Outside the breeding season flocks of birds gather most often in marshy areas or near a pond in moorland grassland. The flock can be quite noisy and very active with birds constantly on the move. These birds were photographed in an area of marshy ponds close to the road as we were crossing the Sululta Plains. More

Order : Charadriiformes
Family : Charadriidae
Genus : Vanellus
Species : melanocephalus
Authority : (Rüppell, 1845)