Crowned Lapwing

Vanellus coronatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

The crowned lapwing, or crowned plover, is a bird of the lapwing subfamily that occurs contiguously from the Red Sea coast of Somalia to southern and southwestern Africa. It is an adaptable and numerous species, with bold and noisy habits. It is related to the more localized black-winged and Senegal lapwings, with which it shares some plumage characteristics.

Fun Fact

It is an adaptable and numerous species, with bold and noisy habits.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat and numbers == Crowned lapwings prefer short, dry grassland which may be overgrazed or burnt, but avoid mountains.

Diet

Diet consists of a variety of insects, but termites and ants form an important component.

Lifespan

20 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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