About the Masked Lapwing
The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) is a species of bird in the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 69 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code maslap1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus miles |
| Species Codes | maslap1, MALA, MSLA, SWPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Lapwing belong to?
The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Masked Lapwing?
The Masked Lapwing is a member of the Plovers and Lapwings family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Masked Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maslap1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
30,122
iNat Observations
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