About the Long-toed Lapwing
The long-toed lapwing , also known as the long-toed plover, is a species of wading bird in the lapwing subfamily, within the family Charadriidae. It is mainly sedentary and found across central and eastern Africa, from Chad and South Sudan in the north to Mozambique in the southeast of its range. It is one of 13 species of ground-nesting lapwings found in Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus crassirostris |
| Species Codes | lotlap1, LTLA, LTPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-toed Lapwing belong to?
The Long-toed Lapwing (Vanellus crassirostris) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Long-toed Lapwing?
The long-toed lapwing , also known as the long-toed plover, is a species of wading bird in the lapwing subfamily, within the family Charadriidae. It is mainly sedentary and found across central and eastern Africa, from Chad and South Sudan in the north to Mozambique in the southeast of its range. It...
Where can I report a Long-toed Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-toed Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotlap1, or on iNaturalist.
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