Black-headed Lapwing

Black-headed Lapwing

Vanellus tectus

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

The black-headed lapwing or black-headed plover is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. It is a resident breeder across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia, although it has seasonal movements. It lays two or three eggs on a ground scrape.

Fun Fact

It is a resident breeder across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia, although it has seasonal movements.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance