About the Black-headed Lapwing
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus tectus |
| Species Codes | blhlap1, BHLA, BHPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Lapwing belong to?
The Black-headed Lapwing (Vanellus tectus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Lapwing?
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....
Where can I report a Black-headed Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhlap1, or on iNaturalist.
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