Wildlifeof Nepal
Northern Lapwing
Shorebirds
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Vanellus vanellus
Basic stats
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates
Habitat
Extensively grazed grassland and wetland
Clutch size
3–4 eggs
Size
28–33cm; wingspan 67–87cm
Weight
128–330g
The northern lapwing, also known as the peewit or green plover, is 28–33 cm long with a wingspan of 67–87 cm and a mass of 128–330 g. It has rounded wings and a crest, and its plumage is mainly black and white with a green tint to the back. The male has a long crest and a black crown, throat and breast contrasting with a white face, while females and young birds have shorter crests and less distinct head markings (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is vocal in the breeding season, calling constantly while the male performs his tumbling display flight, and the typical contact call is a loud, shrill pee-wit. Three or four eggs are laid in a scrape in the ground, and its diet is mainly insects and other small invertebrates (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Northern Lapwing eat?
- Insects and other small invertebrates
- What habitat does the Northern Lapwing live in?
- Extensively grazed grassland and wetland
- How many eggs does the Northern Lapwing lay?
- 3–4 eggs
- How big is the Northern Lapwing?
- 28–33cm; wingspan 67–87cm
- How much does the Northern Lapwing weigh?
- 128–330g