About the Banded Lapwing
The banded lapwing is a small to medium-sized shorebird, found in small parties or large flocks on bare ground in open grasslands, agricultural land and open savannah. It is native to Australia and in the past considered as a game bird for hunting. Population estimate is 25 000 - 1 000 000. Other names include banded, black-breasted, brown flock and plain plover.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus tricolor |
| Species Codes | banlap1, BALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Lapwing belong to?
The Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Banded Lapwing?
The banded lapwing is a small to medium-sized shorebird, found in small parties or large flocks on bare ground in open grasslands, agricultural land and open savannah. It is native to Australia and in the past considered as a game bird for hunting. Population estimate is 25 000 - 1 000 000. Other na...
Where can I report a Banded Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banlap1, or on iNaturalist.
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