Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Charadriiformes · Charadriidae

About

The northern lapwing, also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tewit, green plover, or pyewipe or just lapwing, is a bird in the lapwing subfamily. It is common through temperate Eurosiberia.

Fun Fact

Northern lapwings perform acrobatic tumbling flights in spring, rolling and diving while making their distinctive 'peewit' call — this aerial display gave them the old English name 'peewit.'

Quick Facts

Habitat

Farmland and wet grasslands

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

4-6 years

Threats

Invasive Species
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Agricultural Conversion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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