Brown-chested Lapwing

Vanellus superciliosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

The brown-chested lapwing is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It resides year-round in a narrow strip of land from southwestern Nigeria to northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; its wintering range extends toward Lake Chad, Lake Victoria and northern Zambia.

Fun Fact

It resides year-round in a narrow strip of land from southwestern Nigeria to northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; its wintering range extends toward Lake Chad, Lake Victoria and northern Zambia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is grassy lands, open savannas or grounds of Mopane forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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